Instagram users, heads up! Meta’s new ‘Muse Image’ feature lets users create AI-generated images using public Instagram photos, raising privacy concerns. Here’s why it matters and what you can do about it.
Muse Image allows anyone to tag your public account and use your photos for AI creations. While private accounts and those of users under 18 are safe, the rest are vulnerable. This has sparked worries about consent, misuse, and inappropriate image editing. If you’re not cool with strangers using your pics, it’s time to act.
To opt out, go to your profile, tap the three-line menu, scroll to ‘Sharing and reuse,’ and switch off the AI content use setting. This move is essential as more companies, like Xbox, join the AI race, pushing for more user control and privacy.
Keep an eye on how AI evolves on platforms like Instagram, and make sure your settings reflect your comfort level with how your content is used.
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