Explainer: A new feature introduced by Instagram this week allows your photos to be used by anyone to make AI images.

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.

Meta's slop generator has arrived late in the game, and you might want to opt-out from it.

Meta launched Muse Image on July 7, 2026, free on Instagram and WhatsApp. It can use public Instagram photos by default. What it does, and how to opt out.

Users need to change their settings to protect some of their content