Instagram users angry and confused as Meta overturns yet more account bans
Published: 8/15/2025

Instagram users express confusion and anger as Meta reverses account bans, leaving a profound impact on those wrongfully accused of breaching child sex abuse rules. Thousands worldwide report wrongful bans, causing personal and business disruptions. While Meta denied a broader issue, individual cases raised by BBC led to bans being overturned. Concerns persist over Meta's AI unfairly banning users, with many seeking human interaction for appeals.