Meta Faces Backlash Over Threads and Instagram Moderation Errors

Overview

• Meta's moderation issues have led to unexpected account deletions and post removals on Threads and Instagram.
• Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, stated that the problems were due to human reviewers lacking proper context, not AI errors.
• The company has begun implementing changes to prevent future mistakes and improve the decision-making of content moderators.
• Users have expressed frustration over bizarre moderation decisions, including accounts penalized for benign language.
• Competitors like Bluesky are capitalizing on the situation by attracting discontented users from Threads.