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The linkage requirement creates a structural dependency between the two services, meaning the Threads service cannot be used independently of Instagram account status. This architectural design affects how users access and maintain their Threads presence.
The updated Terms of Use no longer include disclosures stating that conversations with AI systems may be used to train Meta AI models. References to separate Meta AI terms were also removed. The terms previously contained five sentences addressing AI training and data use that are no longer present.
View change record →The updated terms add explicit language requiring users to agree to Meta's AI terms as a condition of service use. The agreement now states that interactions with AI features will be used to improve AI systems at Meta. This establishes that continued use of Threads constitutes acceptance of Meta's separate AI terms, which are referenced but not fully detailed in the Terms of Use excerpt. Users should review Meta's AI terms to understand what specific AI features are covered and what data is collected from those interactions.
View change record →Users cannot establish a Threads account without an active Instagram account, and the two accounts remain connected within the system architecture. The deletion process for Threads profiles is governed by separate procedures specified in the Help Center rather than within this agreement text.
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"To create a Threads profile, you'll need a connected Instagram account. Your Threads profile will be linked to your Instagram account. For more information about how to delete your Threads profile, please see our Help Center.— Excerpt from Threads's Threads Terms of Use
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The linkage requirement creates a structural dependency between the two services, meaning the Threads service cannot be used independently of Instagram account status. This architectural design affects how users access and maintain their Threads presence.
Users cannot establish a Threads account without an active Instagram account, and the two accounts remain connected within the system architecture. The deletion process for Threads profiles is governed by separate procedures specified in the Help Center rather than within this agreement text.
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