You could be an influencer without even realizing it

March 2, 2026 Mia Sato

TikTok’s “Find similar” feature that uses AI to scan videos and identify products for sale on TikTok Shop.
A similar AI shopping feature on TikTok. | The Verge

In late February, Puck reported on a strange case: An influencer with more than a million followers was inadvertently promoting products on Instagram. On some of Julia Berolzheimer's posts, a "Shop the look" button hovered in the corner. When followers clicked it, they were fed similar items to what Berolzheimer was wearing.

Her job is to promote clothing, accessories, and other products to her followers, so having links to specific items isn't strange. What was odd was that she hadn't placed the links there herself - Instagram added them without her consent. The product links led followers not to the actual items Berolzheimer was promotin …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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