Meta has introduced Muse Image, a free AI image generator accessible via the Meta AI app, Instagram Stories, and WhatsApp, sparking concerns over user photo usage.
Meta launched Muse Image, a free AI tool across its apps that manipulates public users' photos without consent notification. The non-notification policy creates governance risk; Meta's AI push signals regulatory battles ahead over consent and privacy.
Muse Image is free to use
Jul 08, 2026
09:34 am
What's the storyMeta has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, Muse Image, developed by the company's dedicated AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs.
The feature was previously known as Mango and is now available for free on the Meta AI app as well as through Instagram and WhatsApp.
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