Meta pulls an AI-powered image feature shortly after it launches, citing feedback related to privacy. In statements reported by multiple outlets, Meta says it intended to offer a creative tool while giving people control over whether their public content could be referenced for the feature. However, the company says it has heard criticism that the feature did not meet expectations. Meta therefore makes the feature no longer available, according to the reports. The decision follows a privacy backlash soon after the tool’s release, with critics arguing that the way content could be used raised concerns. Meta’s remarks emphasize its original goal of providing a useful product and enabling user control over participation. While the company does not alter the broader approach publicly in the available reports, it does confirm the immediate removal of the feature from access. The change reflects responsiveness to user and public feedback about how AI image tools may interact with user-generated public content.