Summary
Many Meta users have reported being locked out of their Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts. Meta acknowledges a "technical error" but says they have not seen a broad issue across platforms. Thousands have signed a petition asking Meta for answers, and some users plan legal action.
Key Facts
- Some users' Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended due to a "technical error," according to Meta.
- Users say account bans affect their work and personal digital connections.
- Many users express frustration due to the lack of customer service and suspect AI moderation issues.
- Over 25,000 people have signed a petition describing account lockouts on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- Discussions about the issue are active on Reddit and other social media.
- Brittany Watson from Canada started the petition after her Facebook account was wrongly disabled.
- John Dale, who runs a local news group, also lost access to his Facebook account with no clear reason.
- Some affected users consider a class action lawsuit against Meta.
