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Pixelfed adopts AI, drawing backlash from supporters

Original: Picture-sharing platform Pixelfed — "the federated Instagram alternative" — now using AI Antimundo (@antimundo@mastodon.

Pixelfed, the federated, open-source picture-sharing platform long promoted as an alternative to Instagram, has begun using AI, prompting criticism from some users. Developer Antimundo said he is stopping his recommendations of the platform over the move, with the complaint circulating among Fediverse communities who had championed Pixelfed for its non-commercial, user-controlled approach.

Why now: Supporters of the Fediverse are reacting to an Instagram alternative they promoted adopting AI, which conflicts with their expectations.

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• Picture-sharing platform Pixelfed — "the federated Instagram alternative" — now using AI Antimundo (@antimundo@mastodon.gamedev.place) says: Pixelfed is now using AI, and I’m stopping recommending Pixelfed to anyone. https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@antimundo/117338493301655253… · misterred@feddit.online · 1

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