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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.
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash Over AI Tool That Generates Images from Public Instagram Profiles
Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image, allows users to create pictures using other people's public Instagram profile pictures without telling them. Privacy groups and regulators have criticised the feature, warning it facilitates non-consensual AI-altered images. Meta says users can opt out via a separate setting.
Technology Meta's New AI Image Model Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default—Here's How to Opt Out
Meta launched its Muse Image AI model, allowing users to generate AI images using public Instagram profiles. Public accounts are automatically opted in; users must manually opt out to prevent their photos from being used. This raises privacy concerns for enterprise professionals managing brand presence.
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.
Technology Instagram expands algorithm personalization, but not for accounts you follow
Instagram has expanded its algorithm personalization feature to the main feed, allowing users to control which topics they see more or less of. However, the feature does not support requests to see more posts from accounts the user follows, a limitation that frustrates creators and businesses. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri explained that the change is powered by large language models and aims to give users more agency, but acknowledged that the decline of the 'following' feed was a consequence of shifting user behavior.
Meta confirms thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by abusing its AI chatbot
Meta confirmed that hackers abused a flaw in its AI chatbot to reset passwords for thousands of Instagram accounts, affecting at least 20,225 users. The attack exploited a bug that allowed the chatbot to send password reset links to unverified email addresses. This incident underscores the security risks enterprises face when deploying AI chatbots for account management and authentication.
Technology Meta Platforms Hit by Major Outage: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Down
On June 12, 2026, Meta's social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger – experienced a significant outage starting around 9 AM ET. Down Detector reported over 120,000 user complaints for Facebook alone. Meta's VP of Communications confirmed the company is aware and working on the issue.