Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human

The Verge
By Thomas RickerAug 31, 2026, 9:00 am116 ptsTrending
“AI creator” accounts like Aitana Lopez will get a new “AI-generated profile” label. | Image: Aitana Lopez Instagram is finally taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have gotten harder to spot. It's also renaming the "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" to make…

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