Instagram apologises for ‘mistake’ leading to promotion of harmful diet content

Instagram has apologised after an issue with its algorithm led to diet-based content being suggested to users with eating disorders (Nick Ansell/PA)

Instagram has apologised over an issue with its algorithm which led to diet-based content being suggested to users with eating disorders.

The BBC reported that a mistake within the app meant the search function automatically recommended terms including “appetite suppressants” and “fasting” to some users.