Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI

stapp · Jun 17, 2025

Instagram users have for weeks complained about a significant increase in accounts being mistakenly banned or suspended. Many suspect, without direct evidence, that the issues may have to do with the use of AI automation.
Reached for comment, Meta has so far not offered an on-record statement.
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/instagram-users-complain-of-mass-bans-pointing-finger-at-ai/

stapp · Jun 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM

After a wave of mass bans affecting Instagram and Facebook users alike, Meta users are now complaining that Facebook Groups are also being impacted by mass suspensions. According to individual complaints and organized efforts on sites like Reddit to share information, the bans have affected thousands of groups both in the U.S. and abroad and have spanned various categories.

When reached for comment, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company was aware of the issue and was working to correct it.
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/24/f...f-mass-bans-meta-says-its-fixing-the-problem/

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