Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram (arstechnica.com)

The No Kings Coalition has accused Meta of failing to protect its prominent pro-democracy Instagram account from automated suspensions, particularly during critical voting periods. This follows Meta's acknowledgment of a temporary suspension that occurred during an important early voting push, attributed to the account's use of a Claude AI tool that mistakenly flagged it as a bot. Although the automated review process identified the error promptly, technical barriers kept account admins locked out, prompting significant backlash from lawmakers and a group of 14 attorneys general. The incident highlights growing concerns within the AI/ML community about the implications of automated systems on content moderation, especially regarding politically sensitive materials. The No Kings Coalition has rejected Meta's offer for a technical meeting, pushing for a discussion with senior executives instead, as they seek assurances that such automated policies won't hinder democratic processes. Despite increased scrutiny, including recommendations from Meta's independent Oversight Board, the company has stated it has no plans to alter policies that could lead to over-enforcement, risking further suppression of pro-democracy messaging during crucial election periods.