In the last few days several users have reported an increase in violent content among the Instagram Reels. Now Meta has taken a position explaining that he is aware of the problem and is working to solve him.
There is one sensitive difference Between Instagram and Tiktok. Or at least, there is a clear difference in the Algorithms management who suggest video content. The policies that define the Instagram Reels have always seemed wider than those used by Tiktok. Motorway accidents, accidents and various ailments. And now on this trend there is also one First position by the destination.
The company that manages Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp explained that it is at work to correct an error in Reel recommendation system. In a note he explained that several users were reporting a excess of violent content in their algorithm. Much more than usual.
These are the words left by a spokesperson for the goal To the microphones of the CNBC: “We corrected an error that made some users see Instagram feeds reels in their contents that should not have been recommended. We apologize”.
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Settings on the control of sensitive content
On Instagram there is a way to regulate the exposure of content that you find in the algorithms of social media:
- Open theInstagram app
- Go up Settings
- Go up Preferences related to content
- Go up Sensitive contents
- At this point choose what filter to set between Less, standard and more.
Travelers who contacted Instagram explained that with the bug The sensitive contents emerged despite the filter was set on the less option. The filters are not all automatic.
Despite Meta, he is abandoning the fact checking project in favor of Community Notesaccording to the information made public of the company at the moment there are still 15,000 auditors who work to identify the images deemed disturbing.

