Meta fixes error that flooded Instagram Reels with violent videos
1 month ago

Meta fixes error that flooded Instagram Reels with violent videos

Deccan Chronicle  

Meta said on Thursday it had resolved an error that flooded the personal Reels feeds of Instagram users with violent and graphic videos worldwide. Meta's comments followed a wave of complaints on social media about violent and "not safe for work" content in Reels feeds, despite some users having enabled the "sensitive content control" setting meant to filter such material. Violent and graphic videos are prohibited under Meta's policy and the company usually removes such content to protect users, barring exceptions given for videos that raise awareness on topics including human rights abuse and conflict. Meta has faced criticism for failing to effectively balance content recommendations and user safety, as seen in incidents like the spread of violent content during the Myanmar genocide, Instagram promoting eating disorder content to teens and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CNN anchors bewildered by Instagram 'glitch' that served reels of 'people being killed'
1 month ago

CNN anchors bewildered by Instagram 'glitch' that served reels of 'people being killed'

Raw Story  

CNN anchors Kate Bolduan and Sara Sidner were nonplussed when reporting on extremely violent content accidentally showing up on Instagram feeds. "Social media platform Meta apologizing for an error that resulted in flooding Instagram feeds with graphic content. "People said that on their Instagram reels feed — the short form video feature — they were getting these videos that had …

Meta apologises after Instagram error floods users with violent, graphic reels
1 month ago

Meta apologises after Instagram error floods users with violent, graphic reels

Hindustan Times  

Meta on Thursday apologised for an error that led to multiple users' Instagram Reels feeds filling up with violent and graphic videos. The apology came after several social media users complained of violent and not safe for work content in Reels feeds. Violent and graphic videos are prohibited under Meta's policy and the company usually removes such content to protect …

NSFW! Is your Instagram feed flooded with disturbing reels? Here’s why
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1 month ago

NSFW! Is your Instagram feed flooded with disturbing reels? Here’s why

Firstpost  

If your Instagram Reels feed is showing disturbing, sensitive, or violent content, you are not alone. On Thursday, Meta issued an apology and confirmed that it had resolved an “error” that led to Instagram users seeing a surge of violent and graphic content on their Reels feed. “We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in …

Instagram Reels Flooded With Violent, NSFW Content: Users Alarmed, Meta Remains Silent
1 month ago

Instagram Reels Flooded With Violent, NSFW Content: Users Alarmed, Meta Remains Silent

ABP News  

Instagram users worldwide are raising alarms as their Reels feeds unexpectedly fill with violent and explicit content. Users Report Disturbing Content On Reels Numerous Instagram users have flooded platforms like X with concerns about the sudden rise in unsettling content on their feeds. With complaints mounting, experts believe two key factors could be responsible: a glitch in Instagram’s content moderation …

Instagram reels showing disturbing videos? Netizens complain, ‘Seeing sensitive and violent content’
Trending News
1 month ago

Instagram reels showing disturbing videos? Netizens complain, ‘Seeing sensitive and violent content’

Live Mint  

Instagram users are voicing concerns on social media platform X about an influx of violent and not safe for work content in feeds, even with Sensitive Content Control enabled. Nothing but fights, gore, and pure chaos on the feed.” A fifth user wrote, "“So far, I found like 12 Instagram reels of a fight and a video of bodycam footage …

Meta apologizes, fixes glitch that caused violent video recommendations on Reels
1 month ago

Meta apologizes, fixes glitch that caused violent video recommendations on Reels

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta is apologizing for a technical error after some users said they saw violent, graphic videos in their Instagram Reels feed. “We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended,” a Meta spokesperson said in a statement. “We apologize for the mistake.” …

Instagram floods users with sex, rape, murder Reels; Meta says 'error' fixed
1 month ago

Instagram floods users with sex, rape, murder Reels; Meta says 'error' fixed

India Today  

While casually scrolling through Instagram on Wednesday, I was bombarded with disturbing images and explicit content in my Reels feed. META RESPONDS TO THE ISSUE "We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended. In addition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Meta’s approach to political …

Meta’s ‘bonfire’ of safety policies a danger to children, charity says
2 months ago

Meta’s ‘bonfire’ of safety policies a danger to children, charity says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Amid a strategic rollback of their safety commitments, preventable …

Many users now searching how to delete Facebook, Instagram as Meta scraps fact checking: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Many users now searching how to delete Facebook, Instagram as Meta scraps fact checking: Report

India Today  

In a move that has sparked considerable backlash, Meta has announced it will no longer be implementing its fact-checking measures on certain posts across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, on January 7, 2025. The report states, “Google searches for terms like “how to permanently delete Facebook” hit a maximum score of 100 — the highest level of interest possible …

Meta dilutes content moderation policy, paves the way for X-like Community Notes model
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta dilutes content moderation policy, paves the way for X-like Community Notes model

India TV News  

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced significant changes to how it manages what people post on its platforms. The company enforced many guardrails following criticism that the company has contributed to the spread of false information, particularly on political topics and health issues like COVID-19. In a blog post titled “More speech, fewer mistakes,” Meta’s new …

YouTube algorithm suggests videos about disordered eating to some young users, new study says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube algorithm suggests videos about disordered eating to some young users, new study says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. YouTube, the social media platform most used by …

Meta introduces new “Teen Accounts” on instagram to enhance parental control
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta introduces new “Teen Accounts” on instagram to enhance parental control

New Indian Express  

Meta is launching “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 18, aimed at giving parents greater oversight of their children's online activities. Key features of the teen accounts include enhanced parental controls, such as the ability to set daily usage limits, restrict access during nighttime hours, and monitor direct messages and content categories viewed by teens. This update follows Meta's commitment …

Teen sues Meta for $5bn saying Instagram’s features are ‘addictive’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen sues Meta for $5bn saying Instagram’s features are ‘addictive’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The case cites numerous internal documents …

Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

India TV News  

Meta announced that it would roll back certain restrictions which were imposed earlier on former U.S. President Donald Trump- for using Facebook and Instagram. Background of suspension and reinstatement Following the events of January 6, when Meta indefinitely suspended Trump's accounts due to his comments which were praising the individuals involved in storming the U.S. Capitol. Changes in monitoring Meta …

Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists'

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it would start taking down more posts that target "Zionists", where the term is used to refer to Jewish people and Israelis rather than representing supporters of the political movement. The Facebook and Instagram parent said in a blog post it would remove content "attacking 'Zionists' when it is not explicitly about the political movement" …

Meta error restricts political content even to users who have opted-in: Here's what the company said
9 months ago

Meta error restricts political content even to users who have opted-in: Here's what the company said

India TV News  

Meta, earlier this year, rolled out a new filter to limit political content from users’ recommendations in Threads and Instagram by default. At the time, the company said that it didn't want to proactively push political posts and allowed users to opt-in to political content recommendation via Instagram settings if they wished to see that content. However, Meta is limiting …

Meta removes over 18 million pieces of harmful content from Facebook and Instagram in February
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Meta removes over 18 million pieces of harmful content from Facebook and Instagram in February

India TV News  

Meta said that it took down more than 13.8 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 4.8 million pieces of objectionable content from Instagram across 12 policies in India in February 2024. Meta further added, "Of the other 9,212 reports where specialised review was needed, we analysed content as per our policies and took action …

This is how Meta is limiting political content shown on Instagram
1 year ago

This is how Meta is limiting political content shown on Instagram

The Hindu  

Instagram, by default, is limiting political content shown to users from sources they do not follow, as Meta continues to steer away from hard news and politics. In a new update that has started rolling out, users’ content preferences are set so that they may see less political or social topics in their suggested feed, according to screenshots shared by …

Meta rolls out new control to limit political content on Instagram, Threads: Here's how it works
1 year ago

Meta rolls out new control to limit political content on Instagram, Threads: Here's how it works

India TV News  

Meta recently announced that it would let users choose to see less political content on its Instagram and Threads platforms. “So we’re extending our existing approach to how we treat political content – we won’t proactively recommend content about politics on recommendation surfaces across Instagram and Threads,” Meta wrote in a blog on Instagram. If you find this feature interesting …

Meta takes down 22 million pieces of harmful content on Facebook and Instagram in India during January
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta takes down 22 million pieces of harmful content on Facebook and Instagram in India during January

India TV News  

Meta Monthly Compliance Report: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, disclosed that it eliminated over 17.8 million pieces of harmful content from Facebook and more than 4.8 million from Instagram in India during January 2024. Tools for issue resolution Meta provided tools for issue resolution in 21,060 cases on Facebook and 9,476 cases on Instagram, allowing users to …

Meta's new policy: Political content no longer recommended on Instagram and Threads
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta's new policy: Political content no longer recommended on Instagram and Threads

India TV News  

Meta, previously known as Facebook, has made a significant change regarding political content on Instagram and Threads. Less political content, more user choice The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shared the news in a post on Threads, stating that Meta will no longer actively promote political content to users. User control over political content For those who still wish to …

Court documents underscore Meta’s ‘historical reluctance’ to protect children on Instagram
1 year, 2 months ago

Court documents underscore Meta’s ‘historical reluctance’ to protect children on Instagram

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s “historical reluctance” to keep children safe on its platforms, the complaint says. One internal document referenced in the lawsuit shows Meta “scrambling in 2020 to address an Apple executive whose 12-year-old was solicited on the platform, noting ‘this is the kind of thing that pisses …

Meta will limit reach of harmful content to teens on Facebook and Instagram amid scrutiny
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta will limit reach of harmful content to teens on Facebook and Instagram amid scrutiny

LA Times  

Meta said it will restrict inappropriate content for teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook, such as posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Facing increased scrutiny over its social networks’ effects on teenage users, Meta announced Tuesday that teens on Facebook and Instagram will see less content related to self-harm and eating disorders. Another change will automatically set users under …

Meta takes steps to shield teens from inappropriate content: What it means?
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta takes steps to shield teens from inappropriate content: What it means?

India TV News  

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has announced new steps to increase safety for teens by automatically applying more restrictive content controls. According to the company, the aim is to create a safer online environment for teens, addressing concerns related to inappropriate content and promoting a more secure social media experience. Stricter Content Controls for Teens Meta is …

Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
1 year, 2 months ago

Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. This is an important story, and can help destigmatize these issues, but it’s a complex topic and isn’t necessarily suitable for all young people,” Meta said. “Now, we’ll start to remove this type …

Meta cleanses over 23 million inappropriate pieces of content in India from FB and Instagram
1 year, 3 months ago

Meta cleanses over 23 million inappropriate pieces of content in India from FB and Instagram

India TV News  

Meta cleanses over 23 million inappropriate pieces of content in India from FB and Instagram Meta said that it is measuring the number of pieces of content like posts, photos, videos or comments and on the basis, it takes action of removing the content. Back in November 2023, Meta reportedly enforced content moderation measures by removing over 18.3 million content …

Rights group slams Meta for 'silencing' pro-Palestinian voices
1 year, 3 months ago

Rights group slams Meta for 'silencing' pro-Palestinian voices

The Hindu  

Human Rights Watch accused Meta on Thursday of restricting pro-Palestinian content on Facebook and Instagram, decrying "systemic online censorship" since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. "Meta's policies and practises have been silencing voices in support of Palestine and Palestinian human rights on Instagram and Facebook in a wave of heightened censorship of social media," the New York-based group said …

Former Meta engineering leader to testify before Congress on Instagram's harms to teens
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Meta engineering leader to testify before Congress on Instagram's harms to teens

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I don’t think policy/reporting or having more content review …

Editorial: Social media can harm kids. Lawsuits could force Meta, others to make platforms safer
1 year, 5 months ago

Editorial: Social media can harm kids. Lawsuits could force Meta, others to make platforms safer

LA Times  

It’s a rare issue that can bring 41 states together for a bipartisan fight. This week, state attorneys general across the political spectrum joined forces in suing Facebook parent company Meta for allegedly using features on Instagram and other platforms that hook young users, while denying or downplaying the risks to their mental health. This comes two years after states …

Meta and Instagram facing lawsuits over youth mental health
1 year, 5 months ago

Meta and Instagram facing lawsuits over youth mental health

India TV News  

Attorneys general from 33 U.S. states, including New York and California, have filed lawsuits against Meta and its Instagram platform. The lawsuits claim that Meta's social media platforms are contributing to a youth mental health crisis by being highly addictive. Deceptive practices alleged The complaints accuse Meta of repeatedly misleading the public about the dangers of its platforms, alleging that …

The 5 Instagram Features That US States Say Ruin Teens’ Mental Health
55 years, 3 months ago

The 5 Instagram Features That US States Say Ruin Teens’ Mental Health

Wired  

In 2019, Instagram’s top executive, Adam Mosseri, went on TV to describe how the Meta-owned social media app was “rethinking the whole experience” to prioritize the “well-being” of users above all else. “Despite overwhelming internal research, independent expert analysis, and publicly available data that its social media platforms harm young users, Meta still refuses to abandon its use of known …

How Big Tech Is Shaping the Israel-Palestine Conflict & What It Means for Others
1 year, 5 months ago

How Big Tech Is Shaping the Israel-Palestine Conflict & What It Means for Others

The Quint  

Since Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a 'surprise attack' against Israel on 7 October, major tech companies like Meta, Google, and X have outlined the following steps to 'ensure the safety of users': Hamas ban: "Hamas is banned from our platforms, and we remove praise and substantive support of them when we become aware of it, while continuing to allow …

Alarming findings: Instagram's disturbing role in promoting pedophiles and illegal content
1 year, 9 months ago

Alarming findings: Instagram's disturbing role in promoting pedophiles and illegal content

Hindustan Times  

Instagram, owned by Meta, has come under fire in a new report revealing its role as a platform for a "vast network" of pedophiles sharing and promoting illegal content. The investigation conducted by The Wall Street Journal, along with Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts, found that Instagram's algorithms actively connect and guide pedophiles to accounts that sell underage …

Meta launches new safety features for teen users of Facebook and Instagram
2 years, 4 months ago

Meta launches new safety features for teen users of Facebook and Instagram

Hindustan Times  

Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, is launching new tools to protect teens and their privacy on its platforms. Meta also shared an update on the work they are doing to stop the spread of teens’ intimate images online. “We’re sharing an update on how we protect young people from harm and seek to create safe, age-appropriate experiences for teens …

Meta takes action against 2.7 crore Facebook, Instagram posts in India: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Meta takes action against 2.7 crore Facebook, Instagram posts in India: Report

Live Mint  

Social media major Meta, in its monthly transparency report released on Wednesday, informed that it had taken action against 2.7 crore on Facebook and Instagram in July. The company took action against 2.5 crore posts on Facebook and 20 lakh posts on Instagram to comply with Information Technology Rules, 2021, according to news agency PTI report. Additionally, Meta on its …

Meta Took Down Over 25 Million Bad Pieces Of Content In July, Compliance Report Shows
2 years, 7 months ago

Meta Took Down Over 25 Million Bad Pieces Of Content In July, Compliance Report Shows

News 18  

Meta on Wednesday said it took down over 25 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 2 million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram in the month of July, the latest compliance report in accordance with the IT Rules 2021 has said. Of the other 23 reports where specialised review was needed, Meta said …

Meta takes action against 2.7 crore posts on Facebook, Instagram in India
2 years, 7 months ago

Meta takes action against 2.7 crore posts on Facebook, Instagram in India

The Hindu  

Social media major Meta had taken action against 2.7 crore on Facebook and Instagram in July, the company said in its monthly transparency report on Wednesday. The company took action against 2.5 crore posts on Facebook and 20 lakh posts on Instagram to comply with Information Technology Rules, 2021. Meta on its own identified 9.98 lakh "Dangerous Organizations and Individuals: …

Meta report suggests nearly 17.5 mn content pieces 'actioned' on Facebook in India during May
2 years, 8 months ago

Meta report suggests nearly 17.5 mn content pieces 'actioned' on Facebook in India during May

Firstpost  

Meta-owned WhatsApp has banned over 19 lakh Indian accounts in May, on the basis of complaints received from users via its grievance channel and through its own mechanism to prevent and detect violations, according to the monthly report New Delhi: Meta-owned Facebook ‘actioned’ about 17.5 million content pieces across 13 violation categories in India during May, according to the latest …

Facebook sees 38% jump in hate speech, 86% rise in violent content on Instagram in April
2 years, 10 months ago

Facebook sees 38% jump in hate speech, 86% rise in violent content on Instagram in April

The Hindu  

There has been a rise of around 37.82% in hate speech on social media platform Facebook and 86% jump in violent and inciting content on Instagram in April, according to a monthly report released by parent company Meta. According to the report released on May 31, Facebook detected 53,200 cases of hate speech in April, which is 37.82% higher compared …

Meta Says It Removed Over 27 Million Pieces Of Bad Content In India In March
2 years, 10 months ago

Meta Says It Removed Over 27 Million Pieces Of Bad Content In India In March

News 18  

Meta took down 24.6 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 2.7 million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram in the month of March, in accordance with the IT Rules 2021. Between March 1-and 31, Meta received 656 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism for Facebook and responded to 100 per cent of those …

Why did Meta remove 23.6 million content from Indian FB and Instagram accounts?
2 years, 11 months ago

Why did Meta remove 23.6 million content from Indian FB and Instagram accounts?

India TV News  

Meta took down 21.2 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 2.4 million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram in the month of February in accordance with the IT Rules 2021. "The report describes our efforts to remove harmful content from Facebook and Instagram and demonstrate our continued commitment to making Facebook and Instagram …

Here's How Instagram Is Reducing Potentially Harmful Content On the Platform
3 years, 2 months ago

Here's How Instagram Is Reducing Potentially Harmful Content On the Platform

News 18  

Meta-owned photo sharing platform Instagram is taking some new steps to make ‘potentially harmful’ content less visible in the app. Instagram’s rules already prohibit this type of content in users’ feeds and in Stories, and this change is expected to affect borderline posts or content that has not reached Instagram’s moderators yet. Until now, Instagram tries to hide potentially harmful …

Meta launches tool to stop revenge porn from spreading on Facebook and Instagram
3 years, 3 months ago

Meta launches tool to stop revenge porn from spreading on Facebook and Instagram

Daily Mail  

Meta rolled out a new tool on Thursday that stops revenge porn from spreading on Facebook and Instagram. 'Only cases are submitted to StopNCII.org and hashes of the person’s images or videos are shared with participating tech companies like Meta,' the spokesperson added. Scroll down for video Meta rolled out a new tool on Thursday that stops revenge porn from …

State attorneys general probing Instagram’s effects on kids
3 years, 4 months ago

State attorneys general probing Instagram’s effects on kids

Associated Press  

A group of state attorneys general are investigating the photo-sharing platform Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — now called Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people. “For too long, Meta has ignored the havoc that Instagram is wreaking on the …

Facebook Had Lesser Hate Speech, Violence in End 2020, Proactive Steps Taken Against Bullying
4 years, 1 month ago

Facebook Had Lesser Hate Speech, Violence in End 2020, Proactive Steps Taken Against Bullying

News 18  

Facebook has published its latest Community Standards Enforcement report for the final quarter of 2020. Some of the key areas that have been detailed in Facebook’s latest report include hate speech, violence and graphic content, and nudity on Facebook. For Facebook, the policy areas detailed in the Community Standards Enforcement report include child nudity and sexual exploitation, dangerous organisations activity, …

Facebook blames coronavirus for failure to remove child nudity from Instagram
4 years, 7 months ago

Facebook blames coronavirus for failure to remove child nudity from Instagram

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Facebook failed to remove child nudity and sexual exploitation content from Instagram due …

Twitter and Instagram Unveil New Ways to Combat Hate—Again
5 years, 8 months ago

Twitter and Instagram Unveil New Ways to Combat Hate—Again

Wired  

Twitter and Instagram would like us all to be a little bit nicer to each other. Instagram’s anti-bullying initiative will rely on artificial intelligence, while Twitter will use human moderators to determine when language “dehumanizes others on the basis of religion.” In the end, both platforms face the same problem: In the blurry world of content moderation, context is everything …

Instagram to reduce reach of objectionable content that doesn't violate community guidelines
5 years, 11 months ago

Instagram to reduce reach of objectionable content that doesn't violate community guidelines

Firstpost  

Instagram with these borderline content policies could really end up alienating some of its popular creators. As part of these group of announcements to keep the integrity of the Facebook News Feed under check, Instagram has also taken a call to reduce the reach of content that is objectionable but still does not violate its Community Guidelines. According to a …

Instagram to ban graphic self-harm images after suicide of school girl Molly Russell
6 years, 1 month ago

Instagram to ban graphic self-harm images after suicide of school girl Molly Russell

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Instagram has committed to remove all images of graphic self-harm, the platform’s boss …

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