Instagram head Adam Mosseri warns public anger over AI will worsen

Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that public negativity surrounding artificial intelligence is going to get worse, according to reports by The Verge AI and The Verge. Mosseri noted during an appearance on the Colin and Samir podcast that there is a growing trend of anxiety, frustration, and anger regarding AI technology, particularly within creative industries. [1][2]

The Verge AI reported that Mosseri addressed the pattern of college students booing technology chief executive officers at graduation ceremonies. Mosseri acknowledged that hostility toward artificial intelligence extends beyond young people and creative workers, predicting that public frustration will continue to escalate. [1]

The interview occurred alongside discussions regarding new platform capabilities on Instagram. The Verge AI reported that Mosseri appeared on the podcast to discuss the launch of widescreen and long-form video, while NewsCord and Storyboard18 reported that Instagram has been testing 90-minute horizontal videos and exploring monetization options for long-form creators. [1][3][4]

Mosseri is an American businessman who serves as the head of Instagram. He previously worked as an executive at Facebook, which joined Meta in 2021, having initially joined the company in 2008 as a product designer before advancing to lead the platform following the resignations of co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. [5][6]