Here's why your Instagram feed was flooded with sensitive reels

Many Instagram users reported an unexpected surge of disturbing content in their feeds despite having the "Sensitive Content Control" set to the highest moderation level. 

Addressing the issue, a Meta spokesperson stated, "We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended. We apologize for the mistake."

Several users took to social media to voice concerns about content featuring graphic injuries, dead bodies, and violent assaults. 

Meta has strict guidelines against violent and graphic content, prohibiting posts that include "dismemberment, visible innards or charred bodies," as well as content with "sadistic remarks towards imagery depicting the suffering of humans and animals."

However, the company allows some graphic content if it raises awareness about important issues such as human rights violations, armed conflicts, or terrorism. In such cases, warning labels are applied.

With the issue now resolved, Instagram users can expect their Reels feed to return to normal.