“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens

An investigation by the Tech Transparency Project found that Meta failed to remove hundreds of ads on Facebook and Instagram containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. These ads, which often featured real children, promoted apps designed to digitally alter images into non-consensual sexual content.
Why it matters
The report highlights significant safety failures in Meta's ad moderation systems and the growing threat of AI-driven exploitation of minors.
“I can show you more” “This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens Meta dragged its feet removing ads that nudify young girls’ Instagram pics.
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