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404 Media: SXSW Used AI-Powered Tool To Censor Dissent on Instagram

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An AI-powered tool designed to target trademark violations on social media was used to silence critics of SXSW, the massive annual tech, music and film conference in Austin, Texas.

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SXSW Used AI-Powered Trademark Tool To Censor Dissent on Instagram

“You’re allowed to use a company’s name to talk about the company.”

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404media.co broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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