
This episode of the Waveform podcast discusses Instagram's controversial tagging of images as made with AI, including changes to the tag's wording and implications for users.
The hosts address the confusion surrounding Instagram's initial use of the "made with AI" label, which was applied even to images edited in Adobe software, such as cropping.
They highlight the backlash from users and the subsequent change to the label, now referred to as "AI info," which provides additional context when clicked.
A representative from Adobe comments on the issue, stating that the tag should only apply to images fully created by AI, emphasizing the inaccuracy of tagging older photos.
The episode provides a thorough discussion on the intersection of technology and social media, focusing on user experience and misinformation.
Instagram's AI tagging policy confuses users, prompting changes to labeling and discussions on image authenticity.

Instagram's AI tag confused a lot of people.This post was Not Made with AI. We promise. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #ai
Instagram changed the tag to 'AI info' for clarity.This post was Not Made with AI. We promise. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #ai
Photos from 40 years ago were clearly not made with AI.This post was Not Made with AI. We promise. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #ai