Instagram uses 'I will rape you' post as Facebook ad in latest algorithm mishap

Instagram uses 'I will rape you' post as Facebook ad in latest algorithm mishap

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/21/instagram-death-threat-facebook-olivia-solon

After Guardian reporter Olivia Solon posted a screenshot of a profane email threat, it appeared on Facebook, encouraging viewers to follow her on Instagram

Instagram used a user’s image which included the text “I will rape you before I kill you, you filthy whore!” to advertise its service on Facebook, the latest example of social media algorithms boosting offensive content.

Instagram uses 'I will rape you' post as Facebook ad in latest algorithm mishap

Sep 21, 2017, 8:24pm UTC
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/21/instagram-death-threat-facebook-olivia-solon >After Guardian reporter Olivia Solon posted a screenshot of a profane email threat, it appeared on Facebook, encouraging viewers to follow her on Instagram >Instagram used a user’s image which included the text “I will rape you before I kill you, you filthy whore!” to advertise its service on Facebook, the latest example of social media algorithms boosting offensive content.