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Meta axes feature allowing tagging Instagram users to generate AI images of them

Meta removed a feature that let Instagram users tag others to generate AI images of them, citing privacy concerns. The change follows criticism over potential misuse of the tool for creating non-consensual deepfakes.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-instagram-change-ai-settings-9.7265448 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48942894

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