Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days
Meta has disabled a new Instagram AI feature and faced scrutiny over the short lifespan of its first 'superintelligence'.
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The brief
Meta has disabled a new AI Instagram feature and image generator called 'Muse Image' following public backlash. The company acknowledged that it 'missed the mark' regarding these updates.
Coverage from USA Today, CNET, and TribLIVE.com emphasizes user concerns over deepfakes and a general lack of desire for the Instagram update. The Register reports that Meta's first attempt at 'superintelligence' failed to survive for three days.
Future developments depend on how Meta addresses the reasons the company missed the mark and how it handles user opposition to deepfaking technology.
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Quick answers
What was the name of the AI image generator?
The AI image generator was called 'Muse Image'.
Why did Meta pull the Instagram AI update?
According to CNET, the update was pulled after users expressed that they did not want to be deepfaked.
How long did Meta's first 'superintelligence' last?
According to The Register, it did not survive for three days.
Coverage (4)
- Meta admits it ‘missed the mark’ on new AI image generator ‘Muse Image’ TribLIVE.com · 20h ago
- Meta Pulls Instagram AI Update After Everyone Said They Didn't Want to Be Deepfaked CNET · 20h ago
- Meta 'missed the mark,' disables AI Instagram feature after backlash USA Today · 20h ago
- Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days The Register · 20h ago
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