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Instagram users report a surge in wrongful account bans and suspensions, with many suspecting AI automation as the culprit. Meta has remained silent despite numerous complaints across platforms like Reddit and X, including appeals that went unanswered. Affected users, including businesses reliant on Instagram for income, express frustration over the lack of response and support. Some are even considering legal action. Similar issues occurred earlier this year on Pinterest, though the company denied AI involvement. The scale and severity of the Instagram bans, including accusations of serious offenses like CSE, are causing widespread concern.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.