Meta apologizes after suspending "No Kings" Instagram account

Meta has apologized after suspending the Instagram account used by the “No Kings” protest movement over the weekend. The company said the shutdown was triggered by a sharp increase in activity that appeared automated, rather than normal human interaction. Meta spokesman Andy Stone wrote that network security systems detected a Claude tool reading profiles, posts, and hashtags, with activity spiking in bursts on October 17. Stone said automated protections incorrectly took the account offline and that it took longer to restore access for organizers. No Kings Coalition said the explanation was insufficient and alleged wider access issues across Meta platforms.