Instagram Head Denies Using Your Microphone As AI Data Takes Over

Instagram Head Denies Using Your Microphone As AI Data Takes Over

Instagram head Adam Mosseri wants to set the record straight: Instagram is not secretly using your microphone to listen to you. The long-running conspiracy theory that Meta eavesdrops on private conversations to serve eerily accurate ads has once again resurfaced. But this time, Mosseri explained why the claim doesn’t hold up—especially in an era where AI-driven data is doing the heavy lifting. Image Credits:Silas Stein/picture alliance/ Getty Images A Conspiracy Theory That Won’t Die For years, many users have believed Meta apps like Instagram and Facebook secretly activate phone microphones to record conversations. The assumption? That those snippets are used to power hyper-personalized ads. Mosseri addressed this myth directly, posting on Instagram that even his own wife has questioned him about it. While the idea may feel convincing—after all, ads can sometimes seem telepathic—it’s not how Meta’s systems actually work. The Real Reason Ads Feel So Accurate So, if Instagram isn’t listenin…