Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses
Instagram is implementing a ban on content created with Meta glasses that involves harassment, pickup tactics, or non-consensual filming.
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Instagram has initiated a crackdown on accounts producing and posting content filmed with Meta smart glasses that targets strangers. The platform is specifically targeting videos characterized as harassment, unwanted pranking, and pickup artistry.
Reports emphasize that the decision addresses the misuse of smart glasses technology by users to record and broadcast individuals without their consent. Future reports will track the efficacy of these moderation efforts in curbing non-consensual filming.
Coverage does not yet specify the enforcement mechanisms or the specific criteria used to identify infringing content.
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Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses Business Insider · 53d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What specific content is Instagram banning?
Instagram is banning content filmed with Meta glasses that constitutes harassment, including pickup artistry and prank videos targeting strangers.
Which devices are affected by the new policy?
The policy specifically addresses content produced using Meta smart glasses.
What are the primary concerns identified in the coverage?
The coverage identifies a moderation challenge for Meta regarding the use of smart glasses for capturing and broadcasting non-consensual videos.
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