As the experiment expands to US accounts, some influencers are worried they will lose followers or income
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Instagram has begun to hide the number of users who have “liked” a photo for some accounts in the US in an ongoing effort to create a less stressful experience.
The shift had influencers, artists, celebrities and everyday users up in arms –
Nicki Minaj even said she’d stop posting on the platform – with many worrying the transition will lose them followers and ultimately income.