Mosseri: AI frustration will worsen over next two years
The Instagram chief told a podcast that anger toward artificial intelligence is growing, driven by a deep-seated fear of being left behind.
By Adam Richardson ·
Instagram head Adam Mosseri predicted that public frustration with artificial intelligence will intensify over the next two years. Speaking on the Colin and Samir podcast, he stated that the platform’s leadership expects to see increased anxiety and anger regarding AI, describing the sentiment as a trend that is currently worsening.
Mosseri noted that this backlash extends beyond young people and creatives. He identified a core fear of being left behind as the primary driver of these concerns. He observed that the industry is witnessing a mix of founded and unfounded anger that will make the transition difficult for many individuals.
The comments came during an interview focused on the launch of widescreen and long-form video features on Instagram. Mosseri addressed the specific trend of college students booing tech executives at graduation ceremonies, acknowledging that a substantial portion of the population holds a negative view of the technology.
Regarding platform mechanics, Mosseri stated that Instagram does not currently rank AI creators differently than human creators. However, he admitted that the platform likely does not rank AI content as effectively as it ranks non-AI content. He referenced the term "AI slop," arguing that the phrase is used too liberally despite the existence of high-quality AI-generated media.
Instagram began enforcing stricter rules for AI-generated profiles in August. This move followed the earlier introduction of a label for AI accounts this year. Mosseri confirmed that the company is now requiring AI accounts to self-label to help users distinguish between real and artificial content.
The executive also addressed ongoing issues with misleading AI content, such as celebrity deepfakes. He said the team is actively working out a strategy for AI fakes but maintained that banning AI content entirely is not a practical solution for the platform.
Mosseri listed several specific worries voiced by creators, including concerns over content ownership and model training. He also cited fears regarding safety and job displacement for engineers, mathematicians, and content creators.
Source: The Verge
