
Chris24's experience with Instagram account deactivation due to alleged trademark infringement by Richemont, specifically concerning personal watch photos, raises critical questions about content ownership and platform moderation. This incident, which even involved images of non-Cartier watches like Panerai and JLC, highlights the opaque processes users face when their accounts are unexpectedly impacted. The community discussion delves into the complexities of AI algorithms, corporate responsibility, and the challenges of seeking recourse from tech giants.



You own the photos (and the watches), so what could be the issue?
Most likely due to the algorithm in their AI
Any human that may be reachable ultimately seems to defer to whatever the AI decided. That’s what I find most objectionable, and scary.
I may consider to walk into Richemont office !
Someday they won't let you, now you must agree The times they are a-telling, and the changing isn't free You've read it in the tea leaves, and the tracks are on TV Beware the savage jaw Of 1984
Out of curiosity, were all the hashtags mentioned above part of your posting or part of the reply from the copyright block? The reason I’m wondering is what “triggered” the AI algorithm? I would defer to the many legally trained minds in this forum but would tend to believe that (non-professional) usage of the pictures of the watches you own can hardly be seen as copyright infringement …. but would love to hear the professional opinions 🤨 Please keep us posted if you hear anything new / any deve
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