Meta Shuts Down Controversial Instagram AI Feature
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-07-11
Meta has informed media outlets that it has pulled the controversial AI feature from Instagram.
The feature originally allowed users to generate AI images by tagging public Instagram accounts. However, due to significant user backlash, Meta ultimately decided to shut it down.
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