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Instagram removes "Create with AI" button, suggesting feature was a bust

Instagram has removed the "Create with AI" option from its new post button, reverting to its previous functionality. This change suggests that the mandatory AI creation flow may have been unsuccessful or perceived as annoying by users. While this specific feature has been altered, Meta continues to integrate AI into its platform, as indicated by the presence of a "Muse" button. AI

IMPACT Indicates that mandatory AI integration in creative tools may face user resistance.

RANK_REASON Product change for a major social media platform, but not a core AI release.

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Instagram removes "Create with AI" button, suggesting feature was a bust

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I noticed something interesting on # Instagram : there is no longer a “Create with AI” option when you press the New Post (+) button. The button has reverted to

    I noticed something interesting on # Instagram : there is no longer a “Create with AI” option when you press the New Post (+) button. The button has reverted to its pre-AI behavior of…wait for it…creating a new post. Either I got A/B tested into this UX, or they’ve given up on th…