SMRTR AIMar 2, 2026The Verge

You could be an influencer without even realizing it

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Instagram automatically added "Shop the look" buttons to influencer posts without consent, linking to knockoff products instead of endorsed items. Social platforms are transforming users into involuntary product promoters through AI-powered shopping features.

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