In a bizarre move, Meta's Instagram and Facebook have started blocking searches for seemingly innocuous terms, including "Adam Driver Megalopolis", a phrase unrelated to child abuse. The platforms display a warning message stating "Child sexual abuse is illegal" when users search for the phrase. This is not an isolated incident, as a Reddit post from nine months ago reveals that searching for "Sega mega drive" on Facebook also triggered a similar warning.

It appears that Facebook and Instagram are casting a wide net to block child abuse content online, even if it means blocking harmless searches. The platforms have previously blocked terms like "chicken soup" because distributors of child abuse materials use coded language to evade detection.

The reason behind this move is unclear, and Meta has not responded to requests for comment. This development raises concerns about the platforms' content moderation strategies and their impact on users.