- Meta reversed a controversial feature that automatically allowed public Instagram posts to be used for AI generation after backlash.
- Users could opt out, but the feature was on by default for public accounts, criticized as unethical and lacking meaningful consent.
- Experts and agencies, including Hollywood's CAA, condemned the move, highlighting broader concerns about nonconsensual AI use and deepfakes.
- Meta acknowledged the feedback, stating the intent was to provide a creative tool, but has now disabled the feature.