Meta Apologizes for Graphic Content Surge on Instagram Reels

Meta has apologized for a significant error on Instagram that led to users encountering a deluge of graphic and disturbing content on their Reels feeds, despite having 'Sensitive Content Control' enabled. Users reported seeing videos featuring violence, including killings and sexual content, prompting concerns over the platform's content moderation policies. Meta acknowledged the issue, stating they are working on a fix, and reaffirmed their commitment to removing particularly violent material, although they permit some graphic content for awareness purposes. The company has faced scrutiny over its content curation practices, which have led to similar issues in the past. Many Instagram users have taken to social media to express their frustrations and share examples of the content flooding their feeds. Meta's spokesperson emphasized the company's efforts to protect users from disturbing content while acknowledging the recent lapse in their algorithm's recommendations.