Meta has discontinued a new AI feature on Instagram that allowed users to edit public photos, following widespread backlash and concerns over its controversial implementation.
The company acknowledged that the feature "missed the mark"
Jul 11, 2026
02:04 pm
What's the storyMeta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Instagram, following widespread criticism.
The tool, dubbed Muse Image, was launched earlier this week along with other AI tools. However, it faced immediate backlash over privacy and copyright issues.
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