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Meta apologizes after Instagram users flag flood of graphic and violent content

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Instagram users took to social media to complain about a sudden wave of recommended content that included violent and sexual imagery.

Some users claimed they saw such content even with Instagram 's " Sensitive Content Control " enabled.

The apology comes after a number of Instagram users voiced concerns about an influx of violent and "not safe for work" content.

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51

Informative language

41

Neutral language

71

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

62

Offensive language

likely offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

1

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