New Instagram feature sparks scandal on social media
Instagram has introduced an AI-based feature called Pixel that allows users to blur faces in group photos. The innovation has sparked a wave of discontent among users who fear the tool could erode trust in relationships. Supporters point to its benefits for protecting children's privacy.
Instagram has introduced a controversial AI-powered editing tool called Pixel. The feature allows users to blur specific people or objects in photos using a simple text prompt, turning the selected area into an indistinguishable smudge. The innovation immediately sparked a wave of discontent in the online community. Many users found the tool offensive, noting that the ability to deliberately blur a partner's face in a shared photo could destroy trust and provoke serious arguments. Angry comments have appeared online from people fearing they might find themselves as a 'pixelated blob' in their partner's profile. Nevertheless, the tool has its defenders, who point to its usefulness for parents seeking to protect their children's privacy when posting family photos, as well as for removing random bystanders. This was reported by UNILAD.