Privacy concerns force Meta to retire AI image feature within days

Only three days after launching its Muse Image powered AI generator, Meta removed the service amid mounting privacy worries. The tool automatically included all public Instagram accounts of users 18 years or older, allowing AI to synthesize new pictures from existing posts. Critics argued that the lack of prior notice violated personal data rights. Indian officials said they would investigate compliance with local regulations if complaints emerged. The move also coincided with the shutdown of Instagram’s end‑to‑end encrypted direct‑message capability, with Meta reminding users to download any essential media before it becomes inaccessible.