‘How is this not illegal?’ Fans react hilariously as Instagram starts showing users AI-generated images of themselves for ads

AI has been at the forefront of conversations for a few years now. While many believe that it will make lives much easier in the future, others fear it could be the start of an apocalypse. However, recent news regarding the use of AI on Instagram may not have made the best case for it.

It was recently revealed that Instagram has started randomly showing some users AI-generated images of themselves to promote various products and services on the platform. This revelation has sparked a range of reactions online, from outrage to amusement.

Hilarious user reactions

Users were seen sharing some of their amusing takes on the news. Let's check some of them out.

Illegal activities (via @Nijigakulive on X)

Many users have called the activities illegal, only to later hilariously discover that they themselves had given the app permission by agreeing to all the terms and conditions without reading through them. Now, they’ll definitely be reading all the terms and conditions everywhere moving forward!

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No way it'll work! (via @zachurey on X)

This user makes a hilariously interesting point, that if he saw a random AI-generated image of himself wearing a t-shirt he wanted to buy, his immediate reaction would be to jump up all startled instead of tapping 'buy now.'

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Not cool (via @Delerat7 on X)

It looks like this user doesn't find Instagram's use of AI cool at all. And what better way to call something uncool than with the iconic 'The Dude' from The Big Lebowski himself giving his stamp of disapproval?

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Pack up and leave! (via @KMNDR_ on X)

The revelation seems to be enough for this user to erase his account, pack his bags, and leave Instagram for good. Would you do the same if you saw a random AI-generated image of yourself wearing the 'I'm da baws' T-shirt you were planning to buy?

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Not weird at all (via @PromptlyAI_YT on X)

Ah, classic sarcasm! But yes, Instagram showing you AI-generated images of yourself out of nowhere is definitely not weird at all! Or is it?

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Kinda cool (@alargemike on X)

This user seems to hilariously find what Instagram is doing cool, unlike many who have criticized it. Well, technology and robots are pretty cool, so can we really blame the guy for it?

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Straight outta Black Mirror (via @WisdomHolder768 on X)

The revelation seems like the kind of stuff you'd see in an episode of the famous dark series Black Mirror, according to this user. Who knows, maybe we've just found a potential episode for the next season!

The revelation about Instagram has certainly raised eyebrows across the internet. And whether people agree with it or not, one thing is for certain- the Terms and Conditions page will never feel ignored again.