Instagram begins to delete fake followers and likes

Instagram is a popular social network where users post images and short videos to engage their audience. However, in the search for likes and comments, users require more followers and in order to get this they engage in some external apps that offer fake followers, likes and comments.

According to a blog post by Instagram, the social media giant announced that it has built machine learning tools to help identify and remove likes, follows and comments from inauthentic sources. Accounts using this services won't be banned but will receive an in-app message;
 

The crackdown has already started and Instagram said it's a continual process. All fake accounts and activities will now be auto-detected and removed from the platform.