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Meta says it fixed ‘error’ after Instagram users report a flood of graphic and violent content

  • Meta admitted an "error" caused Instagram users to view violent and pornographic content on their Reels pages, including school shootings and murders.
  • The company apologized for the issue and stated that it has been fixed, though details were not provided on the cause of the error.
  • Many users reported seeing extreme content despite having activated Sensitive Content Control, violating Meta's policies.
  • Meta will remove graphic content from the platform and has implemented measures to protect underage accounts.
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(Reuters) - Meta Platforms said on Thursday it had resolved an error that flooded the personal Reels feeds of Instagram users with violent and graphic videos worldwide.

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Instagram Users Say They Were Flooded With Graphic And Violent Content. Meta Said It Was A 'Mistake.'

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Meta Is Apologizing to Users Who Saw Sexual and Violent Content on Instagram

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Meta admits Instagram Reels featured violence and porn in graphic error

Meta fixed a glitch that flooded Instagram Reels with violent content, but users blame policy shifts, layoffs, and AI failures.

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