Reducing AI in a Pinterest feed mostly comes down to turning off data personalization, opting out of Canvas training, using new GenAI labels to filter what shows, and tuning the Home feed so recommendations lean toward human-made pins instead of machine-made ones. Pinterest confirms it uses AI across search and discovery, so the best results come from stacking several controls rather than relying on a single switch.
Start with the privacy and data menu and scale back how Pinterest uses account activity for personalization, since that behavioral data fuels the recommendations that often include AI images in the first place.
Many users in r/Pinterest report that disabling all items in Privacy and Data slashed AI in their feed after a quick app restart.
Though some said the feed also became more random, which is an expected trade-off when personalization is reduced. If the feed turns too generic, add back interests by saving real photos from known creators and adjusting the Home feed tuner rather than re-enabling broad data collection.
From the same page, also opt out of “Use your data to train Pinterest Canvas” under the GenAI section, which gives control over how uploads are used for model training, even though it does not by itself remove AI content from the feed.
Use the new GenAI and “AI‑modified” labels to spot synthetic visuals quickly, then tap the overflow menu to choose fewer items like these where the option appears, a feature Pinterest said it is rolling out and refining.
Pinterest outlined this labeling effort as a transparency step, and social media managers tracking the rollout also observed an appeals process for mislabels. Clearing recent search history and retuning boards can further reset signals that push algorithmic images into the feed, especially after big settings changes.
That said, give this a shot and let me know if it helped reduce AI content from your Pinterest feed. In case you’ve discovered a more efficient method, feel free to share that in the comments section below. Thanks in advance!
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Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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