"Instagram Creators Express Frustration Over Platform's Political Content Limits"

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Instagram has quietly started limiting the recommendation of political content, prompting frustration among creators who rely on the platform to share news and political updates. The default setting now excludes posts likely to mention governments, elections, or social topics affecting society, leading some users to feel blindsided. Creators are urging followers to manually toggle the setting back, while Meta defends the change as a response to user feedback. The move comes amid concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platform's role in shaping public discourse, particularly during election years.
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- Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that NPR
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- Instagram's Political Content Limit: Everything to Know TIME
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