Instagram apologises for 'mistake' leading to promotion of harmful diet content
Instagram apologises for ‘mistake’ leading to promotion of harmful diet content Instagram has apologised after an issue with its algorithm led to diet-based content being suggested to users with eating disorders (Nick Ansell/PA) Thu, 15 Apr, 2021 - 14:39 Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent Instagram has apologised over an issue with its algorithm which led to diet-based content being suggested to users with eating disorders. The BBC reported that a mistake within the app meant the search function automatically recommended terms including “appetite suppressants” and “fastingâ€...