Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
A BBC investigation found that Instagram's advertising platform has been used to promote child sexual abuse material in India. The ads linked users to Telegram channels where illegal content could be purchased, highlighting failures in Meta's automated moderation systems.
Why it matters
This exposes critical safety failures in social media advertising algorithms and the ongoing challenge of preventing the exploitation of children on digital platforms.
Image source, Reuters By Divya Arya BBC World Service Published 10 minutes ago Warning: This story contains descriptions of abuse
The report is a factual investigation based on evidence and direct observation, maintaining a neutral, investigative tone.
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