Meta Apologizes for Flood of Violent and Sexual Content on Instagram Reels

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, issued an apology for the flood of violent and sexual content in users' Instagram Reels feed, blaming an 'error' in their algorithm. Despite efforts to protect users, some offensive content still made its way onto the platform.

Key Points

  • Meta issued an apology for the flood of violent and sexual content on users' Instagram Reels feed
  • Despite efforts to protect users, some offensive content was still recommended
  • Meta uses technology and reviewers to detect and remove violating content

Pros

  • Meta acknowledged the issue and took steps to fix it
  • Company works to protect users from disturbing content
  • Meta uses technology and reviewers to detect and remove violating content

Cons

  • Some offensive content still made its way onto the platform despite moderation efforts
  • Users were exposed to graphic and violent imagery