Instagram Fails to Remove Majority of Abusive Comments Targeting Female Politicians

A new report reveals that Instagram left 93% of flagged abusive comments online, raising concerns over the platform's enforcement of its own guidelines.

The Center for Countering Digital Hate found that Instagram did not act on 93% of abusive comments reported against female politicians.
The study analyzed 1,000 comments flagged for sexist, racist, and violent content, including threats of rape and death.
Instagram's inaction affected both Democratic and Republican women, including high-profile figures like Vice President Kamala Harris.
Meta, Instagram's parent company, stated it would review the flagged comments but claimed some offensive content does not violate its guidelines.
The report calls for stricter enforcement of community guidelines and greater transparency from social media platforms.