Safety · 5 hours ago
Meta enables AI training on Instagram photos
Meta has launched a new image generation tool, Muse, which utilizes user photos from Instagram to train its models. All users are automatically opted into this data sharing program by default. To prevent their content from being used, individuals must actively navigate settings to opt out of the training process.
First reported by techspot.com · developing for 29 hours · 2 sourcestechspot.comMeta's new AI tool can generate images of you using your Instagram photos, and you're opted in by defaultwired.comMeta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out
Why it matters
The change raises significant concerns regarding user control over personal digital likenesses and data sovereignty in AI development.
Context
Meta's new system defaults all existing public Instagram data into its AI training pipeline without prior explicit user consent.