Instagram Reels vs TikTok - Which platform is better for AI-generated content?

I've been creating AI-generated short-form videos for both Instagram Reels and TikTok for the past 3 months, and I'm seeing VERY different results on each platform. Curious if others are experiencing the same thing.**My Content:**- AI-generated educational videos (finance/investing niche)- Using Runway + CapCut for editing- 30-60 second videos- Posting same content to both platforms simultaneously- 3-5 videos per week**The Results So Far:**📱 **TikTok:**- Average views: 2,500-8,000 per video- Best performing video: 45K views- Engagement rate: ~4-6%- Follower growth: +850 followers in 3 months- Comments: Mostly positive, some asking "is this AI?"📸 **Instagram Reels:**- Average views: 800-2,000 per video- Best performing video: 12K views- Engagement rate: ~2-3%- Follower growth: +320 followers in 3 months- Comments: Less engagement overall**What I'm Noticing:**✅ **TikTok seems more AI-friendly:**- Algorithm pushes content regardless of source- Audience seems less concerned about AI- Faster growth potential- Better discovery through FYP⚠️ **Instagram Reels seems to suppress AI content:**- Lower reach compared to TikTok- Feels like the algorithm can detect AI- Engagement is harder to get- Explore page placement is rare**My Questions:**1. **Is Instagram actually suppressing AI content?** Or is it just that TikTok's algorithm is better for new creators?2. **Content style differences:** Should I be creating different styles for each platform? Or is same content fine?3. **Disclosure:** Do you disclose that your content is AI-generated? Does it affect performance?4. **Long-term sustainability:** Which platform do you think will be more friendly to AI creators in the future?5. **Monetization:** Has anyone successfully monetized AI content on either platform?**Platform-Specific Observations:****TikTok Pros:**- More forgiving of AI content- Better organic reach- Younger audience more accepting of AI- Easier to go viral**TikTok Cons:**- More competition- Trends change fast- Harder to build loyal audience**Instagram Reels Pros:**- Better for building community- Easier to drive traffic to link in bio- Older demographic with more purchasing power- Integration with Stories/Feed**Instagram Reels Cons:**- Lower reach for AI content- Algorithm seems to penalize non-authentic content- Harder to grow from zero**What I'm Considering:**Should I:- Focus all efforts on TikTok since it's performing better?- Keep posting to both but optimize differently for each?- Create more "human" content for Instagram and save AI for TikTok?**For Those Posting AI Content:**What's your experience? Are you seeing similar patterns? Any tips for improving Instagram Reels performance with AI content?I'd especially love to hear from people who've been doing this for 6+ months and can share long-term trends.