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Technology Instagram, Facebook Ran AI ‘Nudify’ Ads from China, Report Says
According to the Tech Transparency Project, Meta’s Facebook and Instagram ran thousands of ads for AI “nudify” apps that can create non-consensual intimate images, delivered by Beijing-based advertising partner GatherOne. The ads violated Meta’s own policies against sexually suggestive content. Meta says it prohibits such apps and takes action, but the report suggests revenue priorities may be overriding enforcement.
Technology IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw orders MeitY to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse ads: Report
India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta over Instagram advertisements that promoted child sexual abuse material, according to a report from The Times of India.
Technology Indian Government Summons Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered Meta to explain Instagram ads that promoted child sexual abuse material, as revealed by a BBC investigation. The ads used explicit search terms and linked to Telegram channels selling the content for as little as ₹99. Meta says it has removed the ads and suspended accounts. This marks the second government action against Meta this week, following a notice on WhatsApp's usernames feature.
Technology BBC Finds Instagram Running Paid Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
A BBC Eye investigation found Instagram running paid adverts that promote child sexual abuse material in India, using terms like 'rape video' and 'child video'. The ads link to Telegram channels where material is sold for about $1. Meta initially said one reported ad did not violate guidelines but later disabled ads and suspended accounts. Telegram said it removed over 274,000 related groups/channels in 2026.