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A person from Gambia claimed their father died and they lost their job due to a government ban on tree cutting, leading to a $20 money transfer via a legitimate third party after a video call with their family. The sender's father suspects the interaction is a scam, despite the use of verified platforms and visual evidence.

Meta has removed a feature in its new AI image generation model that allowed Instagram users to create images based on publicly available media from other users. The feature was part of Meta's AI capabilities but has been discontinued.

Instagram's AI image generation tool, Muse Image, was launched by Meta but removed within three days due to backlash over privacy concerns and deepfake risks. Meta cited user feedback as the reason for discontinuing the feature, which allowed AI image generation from public Instagram posts.

Meta removed a feature from its Muse Image AI tool after criticism over automatically using public Instagram images for AI-generated content, leading to privacy concerns and backlash from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Meta has discontinued a feature of a recently launched AI tool after criticism for using public Instagram images to generate AI content. The feature automatically accessed Instagram accounts to create AI-generated images, prompting backlash.

Meta discontinued a feature in its new AI image generator, Muse Image, that automatically used public Instagram images as references after facing criticism over privacy concerns. The company cited user feedback leading to the removal, with SAG-AFTRA applauding the decision to address nonconsensual digital replica risks.

Meta discontinued a feature in its Muse Image AI tool that automatically used public Instagram images to generate new content after facing criticism over privacy concerns. The move followed backlash from users and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which praised the decision to prevent nonconsensual digital replicas.

Sophia Aquino, a college student, helped boost her grandmother's struggling Maryland restaurant, La Posada, through a viral Instagram post. The restaurant faced declining business due to post-COVID-19 effects and local construction, but the post generated significant community support, leading to increased customers and offers of assistance.

Meta has rolled back its 'Muse Image' AI feature for Instagram. The decision followed widespread backlash over privacy and consent concerns.

Meta has discontinued an AI feature that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts after facing criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union. The company stated the feature aimed to provide a creative tool while giving users control over their public content's usage.

Meta discontinued an AI feature that allowed users to generate images using content from public Instagram accounts after facing criticism over privacy concerns. The company stated its intent was to provide a creative tool while giving users control over their content's usage, but the feature was criticized, including by a Hollywood union.

Meta has deactivated the Muse Image feature that allowed users to generate AI deepfakes of public Instagram accounts by @-mentioning them.

Meta removed an AI image feature on Instagram after facing significant backlash. The feature allowed users to alter content but was criticized and led to its swift withdrawal.

Meta removed a new AI image feature on Instagram after facing significant backlash. The feature allowed users to alter content but was criticized and led to its swift withdrawal.

The Saturday Salon, a lecture series in Newport Beach, CA, shared a cease and desist letter allegedly from surveillance technology company Flock Safety, sparking criticism against the company for allegedly attempting to suppress discussions about its work. The post, which claims 'WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED,' received over 3,000 Instagram likes and 360 Bluesky reposts.

Meta has removed a controversial AI feature on Instagram following backlash from its user base. The company confirmed this decision to Dylan Byers of Puck News.

Meta has disabled an Instagram feature that allowed users to generate AI images using content from public accounts by tagging them. The feature was criticized for enabling AI deepfakes without the account owners' consent.

Meta's Superintelligence Labs introduced Muse Image, an AI image bot competing with OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Google's Nano Banana 2. The feature allows others to use Instagram photos in AI-generated images, with an option to opt out.

Children’s YouTube star Ms. Rachel supported hijab-wearing kindergartners after President Trump shared a viral graduation video. She posted on Instagram, emphasizing cultural and religious diversity, and indirectly criticized Trump without naming him. The video, originally shared by the X account End Wokeness, showed children in hijabs at a Minnesota kindergarten graduation.

Salley Carson, a star of 'Southern Charm,' endorsed a brand of teeth-whitening strips on Instagram after a fan requested advice on achieving similarly white teeth. She expressed strong approval of the product, stating 'Love it.'

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri stated the company has 'reined in' AI costs by shutting down 'silly' projects that consumed excessive tokens. He acknowledged AI costs may fluctuate in the short term but expects long-term reductions as competition drives pricing wars. Mosseri compared token spending to traditional budgeting for hardware and payroll, suggesting potential caps if token usage becomes as significant as employee salaries.

The EU warned Meta to modify Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive design' features like endless scroll and autoplay to protect users, particularly children, or face fines up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The European Commission stated Meta failed to address risks under the Digital Services Act, while Meta disputed the findings but pledged to engage constructively.

Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image, uses public Instagram photos to create AI-generated images without explicit user consent. Users with public accounts were automatically opted in, though they can opt out by adjusting settings or making their accounts private. The move has drawn criticism from artists, unions, and the public over privacy and consent concerns.

The European Commission claims Facebook and Instagram's addictive designs violate the Digital Services Act. The EU asserts these platform designs are illegal under the legislation.

The European Commission accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks linked to 'addictive design' features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. Regulators claim these features contribute to compulsive use by shifting users into 'autopilot mode', fostering unhealthy habits.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri argues that the rise of AI-generated content will increase the value of human creators, as people will seek authenticity and creativity. He emphasizes that Instagram should focus on helping users identify AI content while prioritizing quality and the person behind the content, not the creation tool.

The EU Commission alleges that Instagram and Facebook's addictive design features violate the Digital Services Act (DSA). The claim highlights non-compliance with regulations aimed at protecting users from harmful design practices.

Meta is found in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act over the 'addictive' design of Instagram and Facebook. The European Commission criticized features like personalized recommendations, autoplay, and infinite scroll for harming user wellbeing and may force a redesign and impose a $12 billion fine.

Meta is found to be in breach of EU laws due to addictive design features on Instagram and Facebook, according to preliminary findings. The issue centers on design elements that may exploit users' attention.

The European Union accused Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay. The EU demanded Meta disable these features and comply with the Digital Services Act to protect users' physical and mental health, including minors, with potential fines up to 6% of the company's global revenue.

The European Union accused Meta of violating its Digital Services Act by using addictive design features like infinite scrolling and autoplay on Facebook and Instagram. The EU demands Meta disable these features by default and implement changes to protect users' mental health, with potential fines up to 6% of the company's global annual revenue. Meta claims it has already introduced safeguards, such as Teen Accounts, to address concerns.

The EU accused Meta of breaching social media laws by using addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram, demanding features like infinite scrolling be disabled. Meta must respond before a potential fine of up to 6% of its revenue.

The European Union accused Meta of violating its Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay, demanding they be disabled by default. Meta faces potential fines up to 6% of its global revenue if the EU's preliminary findings are upheld, though the company claims it has already implemented teen protections.

EU regulators accused Meta of failing to address mental health risks from 'addictive design' features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram. These features are claimed to contribute to compulsive use by shifting users into 'autopilot mode' and fostering unhealthy habits.

The EU has warned Meta that it has not sufficiently assessed or mitigated risks associated with the addictive nature of Facebook and Instagram feeds, which could negatively affect users.

The European Commission ordered Meta to modify Instagram and Facebook's addictive design features like autoplay and infinite scroll under the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of annual revenue. Meta disputed the findings, citing its 2024 Teen Accounts feature, but the EU argued these controls are insufficient and easily dismissed.

Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image, allows generating photos using public Instagram profiles without notifying users, prompting warnings from privacy advocates to check privacy settings.

Meta's new AI model automatically uses public Instagram profiles for generative AI creations. The article provides guidance on preventing this usage.

Meta has launched an AI-imaging tool called Muse that allows Instagram users to generate AI images using photos from public accounts without explicit approval or knowledge, potentially exposing users to deepfakes.

Three teens were charged with armed robbery after allegedly using firearms during a meet-up for an online clothing sale in Murfreesboro. The suspects, wearing ski masks and armed with an AR-style pistol and a handgun, stole clothing and cash before fleeing in a vehicle tracked via license plate reader technology.