Instagram's new ‘Add to Post’ feature opens up new possibilities for creativity and collaboration

Instagram, the popular photo and video sharing platform, is gearing up to introduce an exciting new feature. In a recent announcement during a broadcast on the platform by Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, users will soon have the ability to add their own photos and videos to their friends' posts. This feature aims to enhance the interactive and collaborative nature of the platform.

With the upcoming feature, users will have the option to add their photos or videos to posts created by their friends. However, there's a catch: the user who originally posted the content must approve your addition. This feature opens the door to new levels of creativity and engagement on Instagram.

Potential for carousel posts

Currently, a carousel post on Instagram can contain up to 10 photos or videos. With the introduction of the 'Add to Post' feature, there's speculation that Instagram might increase this limit. This expansion could provide users with even more flexibility and creativity when sharing their moments with the world.

Note: Instagram has not officially confirmed any changes to this limit at this time.

Profile picture innovation

In addition to the 'Add to Post' feature, Instagram is considering an exciting concept - the ability for users to have short or looping videos as their profile pictures. While details about this feature are still sparse, it's clear that Instagram aims to continuously improve user engagement by introducing innovative functionalities.

Meta's AI training

It's worth mentioning that Meta, Instagram's parent company, recently launched its own AI assistant. During the Connect launch event, it was revealed that this AI assistant had been trained using publicly available Facebook and Instagram posts. Nick Clegg, Meta's President of Global Affairs, clarified that only publicly shared content on these platforms was used for training.

Importantly, Meta respected user privacy and excluded any private chats or content shared exclusively with close friends. Clegg emphasised that their aim was to avoid datasets heavily populated with personal information, ensuring user privacy and data security.

Instagram's upcoming 'Add to Post' feature promises to make the platform even more interactive and engaging, with users able to collaborate and add their personal touch to friends' posts.

Additionally, Instagram's parent company, Meta, is focused on AI innovation while safeguarding user privacy and data protection in its training processes.