Instagram AI video disclosure — AI info workflow

Direct answer

For realistic generated or materially altered Instagram video, use the available AI disclosure control and verify the published AI info treatment. Meta can also apply a label from detected technical signals and may use a more prominent label where content creates a high risk of materially deceiving the public on an important matter.

Applies when

Realistic generated video.
Synthetic voice or altered face.
Detected AI indicators or publisher declaration.

Doesn't apply when

Ordinary editing that does not materially change what footage shows may not meet the Article 50 threshold.

Worked decision

Example

Generated spokesperson Reel

Disclosure required

Disclose the realistic avatar and any synthetic voice.

Next steps

Required action

Identify every synthetic component.
Use AI info before publishing.
Verify the final Reel and preserve the evidence.

Publishing layer

Platform differences

Law, platform and client layers

EU AI Act Article 50(4) requires deployers to disclose realistic AI-generated or manipulated image, audio and video resembling real persons, objects, places or events. Use the platform’s native label and keep your own evidence record.

Evidence

Source

Labeling AI Content — Meta Transparency CenterMeta · last checked 2026-09-10
Our Approach to Labeling AI-Generated Content and Manipulated MediaMeta · effective from 2024-05-01 · last checked 2026-09-23
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act)European Union · effective from 2024-08-01 · last checked 2026-09-12

Freshness and accountability

Last verified

Applies from 2026-08-02 · Last reviewed 2026-09-12 · Current

Run this exact scenario

Relevant content, AI-use and platform inputs are preselected. Confirm the remaining facts before relying on the result.

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Who is affected

Reels and video teams.
Agencies using AI avatars or voice-over.
Reviewers approving realistic synthetic footage.

More scenarios

Scenario	Outcome	Why
Colour correction on real footage	No disclosure identified	It does not fabricate the depicted event.

Practical marketing examples

Virtual presenter with generated narration.
Real footage extended with a synthetic scene.

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