# Meta kills Muse Image feature that let anyone generate AI photos of Instagram users without consent

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/meta-kills-muse-image-feature-that-let-anyone-generate-ai-photos-of-instagram-users-without-consent/>
> Published: 2026-07-12 11:20:30+00:00

Meta pulled a controversial feature from its new Muse Image model after widespread criticism. The feature let users generate AI images of other people by @-mentioning their public Instagram accounts. No consent needed, just a username. Meta admits "this feature missed the mark" and shut it down days after announcing it.

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