Meta's AI Image Tool Sparks Privacy Backlash

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Meta's new AI tool, Muse Image, allows users to generate images using others' profile pictures without consent, drawing criticism from privacy advocates and raising concerns about potential misuse and exploitation of personal data.

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Meta has launched Muse Image, a new AI model for generating images, aiming to attract creators and advertisers. Available for free to consumers and via subscription for power users, it will also power advertiser tools within Meta's Advantage Plus service. The company aims to reduce reliance on third-party AI models and plans to release a video generation model, Muse Video, later.

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