Instagram head Adam Mosseri warns public anger over AI will worsen

Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that public anxiety, frustration, and anger toward artificial intelligence are going to get worse. Speaking on the Colin and Samir podcast, Mosseri noted that negative sentiment about the technology extends beyond young people and creative workers, as reported by The Verge. [1]

The comments came during an interview regarding Instagram's launch of widescreen and long-form video capabilities. The Verge reported that Mosseri was asked about AI alongside a trend of college students booing technology executives at graduation ceremonies. In separate reports, Storyboard18 and News9live noted that Instagram is exploring options and monetization plans to help long-form content creators get paid. [1][2][4]

Instagram is also testing 90-minute horizontal videos to compete directly with YouTube, according to NewsCord. Mosseri joined Facebook in 2008 as a product designer for its mobile application before advancing through product management roles. He was appointed head of Instagram following the resignations of co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. [3][5][6]

Under his tenure, Instagram launched short-form video features such as Reels to compete with TikTok, as well as the text-based app Threads to rival X. His product decisions have faced scrutiny over algorithmic adjustments that affect content visibility and user engagement, as Meta continues its push into creator tools and new video formats. [5][6]