US EditionMeta accused of pro-Trump bias after #Democrat hashtag blocked on Instagram
- Meta is facing backlash due to blocking Democratic-related search terms on Instagram, where users see a message stating "We've hidden these results" when searching for "Democrats".
- Users report that searches for "#DNC" return no results, while "#RNC" searches work normally, raising concerns about the platform's content moderation practices.
- A week-long "Lights Out Meta" boycott campaign has gained momentum, with notable figures calling for users to abandon Meta's platforms temporarily.
- Meta is working urgently to resolve the issues affecting Democratic-related content, as unintentional errors can escalate into accusations of partisanship, according to social media expert Matt Navarra.
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Instagram tags linked to Democrats were hidden
Meta has been criticised after hashtags linked to Democrats were hidden on Instagram. Internet expert Måns Jonasson says the incident highlights the tech giant's lack of transparency. “Our main communication channels are controlled by a few very powerful and wealthy men in the United States,” he says.
People Skeptical As Instagram Hides Search Results For Democrats
Instagram users are fuming as searches for “Democrat” mysteriously show a “results hidden” message. Meta says the glitch is a technical error, which has left many skeptical—especially since the hashtag “Republican” still pulls in over 3.3 million posts. Meta spokesperson assured users, “We’re aware of an error affecting hashtags across the political spectrum and are working quickly to resolve it.” Why is This Important Now?“In a hyper-partisan e…
'Democrats' hidden in Instagram search results as Meta races to fix 'embarrassing' problem
Although billionaire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was critical of Donald Trump in the past, he reached out to Trump in a big way after the 2024 election. Zuckerberg met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, donated to Trump's inauguration fund, and attended President Trump's inauguration on Monday, January 20.Moreo...
Meta says it's addressing issues with political hashtag search
Some Instagram and Facebook users expressed concerns that they were suddenly following the official accounts of President Donald Trump and the White House. Users also said they were unable to search for political terms. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explains what Meta Communications Director Andy Stone had to say.
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