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Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human

Instagram is finally taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have gotten harder to spot.

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Instagram is moving to curb the proliferation of fake AI‑influencer accounts that have become increasingly difficult to detect. The platform will rename its existing “AI creator” designation to “AI‑generated profile” to more clearly indicate when a profile features an AI‑generated persona rather than a real person. This label change is intended to make the distinction visible to users and signal Instagram’s effort to address the issue.

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