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BBC: Instagram in India was showing ads for child sexual abuse
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BBC: Instagram in India was showing ads for child sexual abuse

The BBC reported that Instagram in India was displaying advertisements leading to groups on Telegram where users could purchase access to videos depicting child sexual abuse. The ads were linked to profiles that followed content related to food, weather, and daily life in India. When these accounts continued to follow such content, Instagram began showing ads offering purchases of explicit material featuring children. Meta initially claimed they did not find anything suspicious within 24 hours but later removed the ads after being formally contacted by journalists. Meta stated they actively combat the spread of such content and denied intentionally sharing illegal materials. Former Facebook executive Brian Boland criticized the algorithmic design that prioritizes engagement over safety.

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BBC: Instagram in India was showing ads for child sexual abuse

The BBC reported that Instagram in India was displaying advertisements leading to groups on Telegram where users could purchase access to videos depicting child sexual abuse. The ads were linked to profiles that followed content related to food, weather, and daily life in India. When these accounts continued to follow such content, Instagram began showing ads offering purchases of explicit material featuring children. Meta initially claimed they did not find anything suspicious within 24 hours but later removed the ads after being formally contacted by journalists. Meta stated they actively combat the spread of such content and denied intentionally sharing illegal materials. Former Facebook executive Brian Boland criticized the algorithmic design that prioritizes engagement over safety.

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