Instagram reels showing disturbing videos? Netizens complain, ‘Seeing sensitive and violent content’

Instagram users are voicing concerns on social media platform X about an influx of violent and not safe for work (NSFW )content in feeds, even with Sensitive Content Control enabled. Many are questioning whether this is a glitch or an algorithm change, as disturbing videos are doing the rounds, showing gory content on Instagram feeds.

Expressing concern over feeds filled with violent and disturbing content, a user wrote, “Anyone else noticing this on Instagram? In the past few hours, my IG Reels feed has suddenly started showing violent or disturbing videos out of nowhere.