Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Meta has removed a recently launched AI image feature from Instagram after facing widespread criticism regarding privacy concerns. The tool allowed the use of public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content. In an official statement, Meta explained that while the intent was to provide a creative tool with user control, the feature missed the mark based on feedback. Consequently, the company pulled the functionality late Friday to address the public's privacy objections.