Instagram flags influencer's photos as AI-generated, suspends account
Instagram's moderation system flagged photos by Brazilian influencer Ester Ana as AI-generated and suspended her account. The platform reportedly identified her photos based on the proportions of her body in the images; after contesting the action and providing proof to support staff, her account was restored and photos were reposted.
What happened
Model and influencer Ester Ana had a series of photos blocked on Instagram, with the images flagged as artificial intelligence by the platform's moderation system.
After contesting and appealing the removal, her photos were unlocked. Ester Ana stated that the moderation system had flagged the images based on the proportions of her body in the photos, particularly her buttocks.
Reported impact
Ester Ana's account was suspended by the platform. She reported having to contact support to understand what happened and to provide proof to the platform demonstrating that the content in the photos was authentic.
She expressed concern about potential censorship on adult platforms as well.
Index analysis
The system misidentified authentic photographic content as artificial. Ester Ana has a documented body characteristic (120cm measurements) that resulted in the system incorrectly classifying her images.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.