WhatsApp puts multiple accounts under review, temporarily blocks access for users
WhatsApp users globally, including in India, reported their accounts were temporarily blocked and placed under review by Meta. The company acknowledged the issue as a potential error in their automated safety enforcement systems.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of automated content moderation and the impact of platform-wide technical glitches on user communication and business operations.
NEW DELHI: Multiple WhatsApp users including several in India reported that their accounts had been placed "under review" for 24 hours, temporarily blocking access to the messaging platform's features without prior warning.The disruption surfaced around 8pm IST on Monday, with affected users sharing screenshots showing a message from the Meta-owned app stating that their accounts were being reviewed to verify compliance with WhatsApp's terms of service. The notification read that account activity and device information were being checked and that users would typically receive a decision within 24 hours.Responding a report by PTI, a WhatsApp spokesperson acknowledged that errors can occur while enforcing the platform's safety measures."We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe.
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