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Meta discontinues AI image feature after privacy backlash
Meta has decided to discontinue its new AI image generation feature following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. The feature, which allowed users to alter images on public Instagram accounts, faced backlash from various groups, including Hollywood's SAG-AFTRA union. The company has also faced scrutiny from India's MeitY regarding a BBC report on child sexual abuse material ads on Instagram.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 8 · Right 3 n = 14
- Left (3): The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8): Deccan Herald, Mint, NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Print, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, Republic World
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Reuters, The Guardian