Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.

Summary

Meta’s Instagram faced criticism after searches for “Democrat” or “Democrats” displayed a “results hidden” message, while “Republican” returned 3.3 million posts.

The issue emerged after Donald Trump’s inauguration, which Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg attended.

Meta attributed the problem to a technical error affecting political hashtags and promised a quick fix.

Critics, however, flagged concerns over perceived political bias, especially as Meta has recently shifted content moderation policies and aligned closer to the Republican administration, including donations to Trump and appointing a Republican as global affairs chief.

  • zaph
    22·
    17 hours ago

    about how meta was blocking conservatives

    Because those are the literal words you used?

    • atzanteolEnglish
      16·
      10 hours ago

      8 years ago this would be the same article but about how meta was blocking conservatives

      So comprehension then. Thanks!

      • zaph
        5·
        10 hours ago

        IDK dog if this many people misunderstood my point I’d be trying better not doubling down on blaming them but you do you

        • atzanteolEnglish
          17·
          9 hours ago

          I’m happy to accept that there are a lot of stupid people on Lemmy, particularly the politics communities.