Tumblr Users Frustrated as AI Flags Innocent Posts as Mature
Tumblr’s AI wrongly flags safe content as mature, sparking user backlash. Here's what’s happening and how Tumblr plans to fix it.
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Tumblr Users Frustrated as AI Flags Innocent Posts as Mature Why Is Tumblr Falsely Flagging Mature Content? If you've noticed your Tumblr posts suddenly vanishing from public feeds or being flagged as “mature,” you’re not alone. Over the past few days, users have reported a surge in false positives, where completely safe posts—ranging from cat GIFs to hand-drawn art—have been incorrectly tagged as mature content. This unexpected crackdown is frustrating users, especially because many have their settings configured to automatically hide mature content. The issue appears tied to Tumblr’s recent update to its Android app, which included a new experimental layer to its content moderation system. Many users believe the platform’s use of AI may be to blame, though Tumblr hasn’t confirmed the exact cause. Image Credits:Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Tumblr Falsely Flags Mature Content: Users Suspect AI Moderation Gone Wrong The sudden wave of wrongly flagged posts has triggered a wave of user compl…
