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Meta's new AI models, Muse Image and Muse Video, use public Instagram photos to generate images without explicit user consent. Users are automatically opted in, and are not notified when their images are used. This has led to privacy violations, as withdrawal of consent does not remove AI-generated images.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Meta's Muse Image) that uses user photos from public Instagram accounts to generate images. The automatic opt-in without explicit user consent and lack of notification about usage constitutes a violation of users' rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the definition of violations of human rights or breach of legal obligations. Although no direct physical harm is reported, the infringement on privacy and consent is a significant harm. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.[AI generated]