Meta disables Instagram feature allowing AI image generation from public accounts

Jul 11, 2026

Meta is disabling an Instagram feature that allowed users to generate AI images based on content from public accounts without the account owner's permission, following significant backlash. The feature enabled users to tag public accounts to use their content in AI-generated creations.

Why it matters: This move underscores ongoing concerns about user consent and privacy in the development of generative AI tools.

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