Meta faces criticism as Instagram porn videos reach minors and influencer account suspended in Brazil

Dozens of Instagram profiles have been sharing explicit pornographic videos that bypass Meta's safety filters and appear in the Reels feed, exposing minors to illegal content. Meta reported that it proactively removed 96% of posts violating its child‑exploitation policies and 92% of nude‑content posts between October and December 2025, but the algorithm still allowed some material to reach under‑18 users. Brazilian law (ECA Digital) requires platforms to implement robust systems to block such content, and the national data‑protection authority warned of penalties for non‑compliance.

In a related incident, Brazilian influencer Yasmin Castilho had her Instagram account suspended after a court order flagged the use of images of her children. The suspension was lifted the following day once the required documentation was provided. Both cases underscore heightened enforcement of Brazil's online child‑protection regulations on Meta's platforms.