Instagram scandal: Reels feature connects adults to inappropriate content

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Instagram is facing a scandal as The Wall Street Journal reports that its Reels feature is connecting adults to inappropriate images of children. The platform also faces a lawsuit from 33 states over teen mental health concerns. The report revealed that Instagram's system recommended adult sexual content and sexualized child content to accounts following teen influencers. The scandal has led to major advertisers canceling ads on the platform.


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