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Instagram users can limit AI and ad data usage

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Instagram users can now limit how their off-app activity is used for personalized ads and AI recommendations. A new "Activity from other businesses" control, rolling out globally, allows users to prevent Meta from using data shared by third-party businesses to tailor ads and content. While this setting doesn't stop all ad personalization based on in-app activity, it provides more granular control over data usage for advertising purposes. Users can also restrict app permissions on their phones, such as location and microphone access, and manage contact syncing to further limit data collection. AI

IMPACT Provides users with more control over how their data is used for AI-driven personalization and advertising.

RANK_REASON Article provides instructions on how to adjust settings within an existing product.

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Instagram users can limit AI and ad data usage

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Novak Božović) ·

    How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads

    You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get. 📰 Sou

    📰 How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2240136/how-to-limit-instragram-from-u…

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