Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days
Meta is retracting multiple AI initiatives and tools following widespread public backlash and internal admissions of failure.
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Meta admits its first ‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days The Register · 92d ago broke it first
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Meta has disabled a new Instagram AI feature and acknowledged that its 'Muse Image' generator did not meet expectations. These actions follow the removal of an AI update on Instagram due to user concerns regarding the potential for deepfakes.
Coverage from The Register, USA Today, CNET, and TribLIVE.com focuses on Meta’s admission that it 'missed the mark' regarding these product releases. Reports also highlight the swift decommissioning of an early-stage superintelligence project that remained active for three days.
Future updates remain contingent on further statements from the company regarding its AI development roadmap. Coverage does not yet specify if the disabled features will return or what internal adjustments are being made to address the reported performance issues.
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Which specific AI tools were affected?
The tools mentioned include the Muse Image generator and an unspecified AI update for Instagram.
Why were the Instagram features pulled?
According to coverage, features were removed following public feedback expressing concern about being deepfaked.
How long was the superintelligence project active?
Reports indicate the project lasted for three days.
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