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Instagram investigating AI profiles 'fetishising' disabled people
Accounts pretending to have conditions like Down's Syndrome have gained significant followings.
Some profiles have attracted hundreds of thousands of followers within a few months.
One account, claiming to be conjoined twins, has approximately 400,000 followers.
The phenomenon raises concerns about the portrayal of disabilities on social media.
Instagram is looking into the impact of these AI-generated profiles.
The issue highlights the intersection of technology and social issues.
There are calls for stricter regulations on AI-generated content.
Users are urged to report accounts that exploit or misrepresent disabilities.
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