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SAG-AFTRA Slams Meta AI for Using Your Instagram Photos, Says Opt Out - Variety

Meta is now allowing anyone to use Instagram photos on public accounts to generate AI images, unless users take action and opt out.

Variety·10 July 2026 at 12:00·1 min read

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Meta is now allowing anyone to use Instagram photos on public accounts to generate AI images, unless users take action and opt out.

GLOBAL — Meta is now allowing anyone to use Instagram photos on public accounts to generate AI images, unless users take action and opt out.

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