Instagram Limits Political Content Recommendations, Sparking Debate

Meta's decision aims to reduce political content on platforms, raising concerns over access to information and freedom of expression.

Instagram now automatically limits recommendations of political content to users, causing frustration among creators who frequently post about political issues.
Meta announced the change in February, aiming to pivot away from promoting political content on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads.
Some users and creators are circulating instructions on how to manually adjust settings to allow political content, highlighting concerns over awareness and access to information.
Meta's decision has sparked debate over the definition of political content and its impact on freedom of expression and access to diverse viewpoints.
The company's independent Oversight Board criticized Meta's policy on the Arabic term 'shaheed,' calling it overbroad and restrictive of freedom of expression.