Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, has announced a new policy restricting the distribution of political content on its platforms, sparking widespread outrage among users. The move, aimed at reducing the exposure of political content in Reels, Explore and Suggested Users, has come under fire for excessive control and potential censorship. Users are demanding more freedom of choice and expressing concerns about the definition of “political content,” emphasizing the importance of free speech and transparency in social media algorithms.