# Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:28:03Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T15:47:54Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9lee19y1yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Business
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