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Instagram Uses User Photos in Ads for Mera Glasses

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Instagram is incorporating users' photos into advertisements for Mera Glasses without explicit consent. The move raises privacy concerns as user-generated content is repurposed for commercial gain. No details on opt-out options have been provided.

Meridian48 take
This blurs the line between organic content and paid promotion, potentially violating user trust and platform policies.
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