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Meta links mistaken Instagram suspension of No Kings Coalition to Claude tool traffic
Meta said a Claude tool accessed Instagram content at roughly four times the normal rate, triggering a security system that mistakenly suspended No Kings Coalition’s account. An automated review about an hour later found the suspension unwarranted and restored public visibility, while administrator access returned later. Meta apologized but did not identify the tool or its operator.
What to know
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Meta initially cited frequent posting, reposting or commenting, then revised its explanation to cite concentrated content requests by a Claude tool.
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No Kings Coalition said its page was inaccessible for about 90 minutes, and organizers could not log in to manage it even after public visibility returned.
Why it matters
The suspension occurred during the coalition’s early-voting outreach, and the coalition described Instagram as a central platform for communicating with supporters.
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