Recently, Instagram faced backlash after users reported a troubling surge of graphic content, including videos of violence and gore. Meta, the parent company, apologized for this incident, asserting it was caused by an algorithm error. They stated:

“We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content on their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended. We apologise for the mistake.”

This situation impacted many users negatively, prompting discussions about the platform’s moderation practices.