I Just Wanted to Ask My Friend to Hang Out. Then Instagram Did Something Infuriating.
Briefly

The article critiques Meta's aggressive integration of artificial intelligence into its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook. Users now encounter AI features like automated search, suggested comments, and AI-generated trends without opting in. This shift is depicted as a form of digital coercion, where personal user preferences are sidelined in favor of Meta’s AI strategies. The author recalls personal experiences reflecting dissatisfaction with these changes, emphasizing the uncomfortable nature of AI-enhancements and the pervasive presence of AI in everyday communications through these apps.
A.I. has been integrated into Instagram and Facebook, coercing users into experiencing a new digital landscape shaped by Meta's aggressive push for artificial intelligence.
Meta AI is forcefully embedded across its platforms, impacting even basic functions like search, where options are limited to A.I.-driven queries instead of user preference.
Read at Slate Magazine
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