Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
Summary
WIRED reports that Meta ran dozens of ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads. The findings from the Tech Transparency Project show ads were active between last year and August and reached thousands in Europe; Meta removed the ads and cited improvements in AI-driven detection. The piece underscores ongoing risks at the intersection of AI, online safety, and ad governance on major platforms.