Opinion: Comedian claims meta's Instagram does not stop AI joke theft
George Brett Olson, a stand‑up comedian who began performing in 2021, says an AI‑generated video reposted his joke about AI taking jobs and immigrants. He discovered the clip after a friend sent it, noting the AI account used a 42‑inch butt avatar and had more followers than he does. Olson says the joke took a year to craft and that the AI version stripped his work of context and credit.
Key points
- Comedian George Brett Olson says an AI video stole his joke about AI taking jobs.
- Instagram head Adam Mosseri said banning AI content isn’t practical but the platform will explore protecting creators.
- Olson notes the AI account has more followers than him, leaving him demoralized about live‑show attendance.
Olson reached out to the account, which apologized and removed some videos, but the response was limited. He also reported the issue to Instagram, where head Adam Mosseri replied that banning AI content is not practical, yet Meta is “invested in driving more traffic to original content creators” and will look into possible solutions. Mosseri’s exact comment was quoted in the essay. Olson feels demoralized, fearing that unchecked AI comedians could erode live‑performance audiences and the broader internet experience.
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I’m a comedian whose joke was stolen by an AI creator. I blame Meta and feel powerless.
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