Meta's AI Image Tool Sparks Privacy Fears | Calgary News

Meta’s new AI image generator, Muse Image, is sparking outrage as it automatically uses public Instagram users’ photos to create new images without explicit consent—turning real people into AI content fodder. Critics, including advocacy groups and Creative Artists Agency, demand an opt-in model, calling the current opt-out design a privacy violation. Meta defends the feature, claiming safety measures exclude private accounts and minors, and users can opt out via settings. The tool, now live in the U.S. on Meta AI, Instagram Stories, and select WhatsApp regions, will soon expand to Facebook, Messenger, and more platforms—with Muse Video following shortly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a33b396ca98aad8