A guide to opting out of Instagram’s AI tool that uses your pictures

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInstagram has launched a new AI tool, Muse Image (AFP/Getty)Instagram has launched a new AI tool, Muse Image, which enables users to generate and edit images using pictures from public accounts. Public accounts are automatically opted into this feature by default, sparking concerns over user consent.Meta said the tool includes ”strong controls and safety guardrails”, with private accounts and those belonging to under-18s automatically excluded.“Cybercriminals are already combining generative AI with automated tools to scale phishing and fraud. Muse Image makes it even easier to generate convincing images based on public identities,” Malwarebytes said.To turn off the feature, users can open Profile > Menu > Sharing and reuse. Then, turn off the Posts and Reels toggles where it says “allow people to reuse your content on Instagram and with AI features at Meta”. Opting out of the feature will not prevent images that have already been edited or generated from circulating on the app.In fullInstagram has just allowed anyone to alter your images with AI. Here’s how to opt outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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