Did You Mean to Share That Selfie? What to Know About Instagram Instants.
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Instagram introduced a new feature called "instants" this week, which automatically shares a photo with a user's mutual followers or close friends immediately after it's taken.
- Lydia Prior, a content creator from Hertfordshire, accidentally shared six unflattering selfies via instants, causing embarrassment and confusion among her followers.
- Many Instagram users have experienced similar accidental shares, leading to widespread frustration and humorous reactions about unintended candid photos being posted.
- The feature's automatic nature has raised concerns about privacy and control over shared content on the platform.