Meta’s AI Tool Was Scraping Your Public Instagram Photos—Here’s How to Stop It
Meta’s AI Tool Was Scraping Your Public Instagram Photos—Here’s How to Stop It Earlier this month, Meta confirmed it had been automatically pulling public images from Instagram to train its artificial intelligence systems. The tool, which operated without notifying users, drew immediate criticism from privacy advocates and Instagram users alike. In response, Meta announced it would scale back the tool and offer clearer opt-out options. If you post on Instagram, especially with a public account, this matters to you. Below is what happened, why it matters, and what you can do now. ...