Facebook fixes a bug that sent automatic friend requests to users

A Facebook bug caused the social network to send automatic friend requests from users who viewed any profile.

The bug was fixed within 24 hours, but not before it caused some users embarrassment and inconvenience.

Meta, Facebook's parent company, apologised for the bug and said it was caused by a recent app update.

The bug was widely discussed on social media, with some users joking about it and others expressing concern about their privacy.