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Instagram adds reach penalties for unlabeled AI-generated profiles and renames its disclosure label
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Instagram will reduce the reach of accounts featuring AI-generated people that don't apply its renamed "AI-generated profile" label, while properly labeled accounts won't face penalties.
This policy creates a concrete incentive structure around AI disclosure on a major platform, penalizing undisclosed AI personas with reduced distribution while preserving reach for those who label themselves. For anyone operating AI-generated character accounts on Instagram, compliance with the labeling requirement now directly affects audience reach.
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Instagram renamed its "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" to make the disclosure more understandable.
Accounts featuring AI-generated people that don't use the label will see their reach reduced.
The label applies only to profiles featuring AI-generated people, not to uses like photo editing, caption polishing, or graphic creation.
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