Meta’s newly launched AI image generator, Muse Image, enables users to generate images using publicly available Instagram photos by tagging a public account in a prompt. This feature is enabled by default, with no notification or consent required from the account owner. Users must manually opt out via Instagram settings or switch their account to private to prevent such use.
Meta’s newly launched AI image generator, Muse Image, allows users to generate images using publicly available Instagram photos simply by tagging a username—without notifying the account owner. Users must opt out via settings or make their account private to prevent this use.
Meta’s newly launched AI image generator, Muse Image, enables users to generate AI images using public Instagram photos by tagging a username—without notifying the account owner. Users must opt out via settings or make their account private to prevent this.
Meta’s newly launched AI image generator, Muse Image, enables users to generate images using publicly available Instagram photos by tagging a public account—without notifying the account owner. Users must actively opt out via settings or make their account private to prevent this.
On July 2, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved a streamlined AI regulation package—part of the ‘Omnibus VII’—that delays high‑risk AI deadlines, tightens transparency timelines, and bans AI‑generated non‑consensual sexual content and child sexual abuse material.
In its latest half-yearly risk assessment, the Bank of England warns that surging AI investment and leveraged exposure in the sector are amplifying systemic financial risks, including cyber vulnerabilities and debt-fueled speculation.
On July 7, 2026, the European Central Bank instructed euro‑zone banks to develop comprehensive plans to counter AI‑enabled cyber threats within four months, citing concerns over the growing sophistication of AI-driven attacks that could disrupt financial stability.
In the past 24–48 hours, a wave of U.S. states have enacted or advanced chatbot-specific AI laws, mandating identity transparency, safety measures, and enhanced protections for minors—marking a significant shift in AI policy at the state level.
OpenAI has reportedly proposed granting the U.S. government a 5% equity stake—potentially via a sovereign wealth–style fund—as part of preliminary discussions with the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times.
In June 2026, the U.S. AI policy landscape saw rapid developments: the Trump administration advanced its national AI framework via executive orders and voluntary model reviews; state-level AI laws continue to proliferate; and Congress introduced a bipartisan Cloud Security Act to address foreign misuse of AI infrastructure.