“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens
Summary
Meta allowed ads on Facebook and Instagram that showed AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including images of real children altered into harmful videos. An investigation found hundreds of these ads, many promoting AI apps made in China, were not quickly detected or removed by Meta despite earlier warnings.Key Facts
- Meta hosted 332 ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material in 2024.
- These ads included photos of real children, like a European royal and a 14-year-old Instagram influencer.
- The AI was used to create fake videos showing illegal sexual acts with these children.
- Most ads promoted Chinese-made AI apps or "nudify" apps that alter images digitally.
- The ads violated federal child pornography laws because AI CSAM is treated the same legally as real CSAM.
- Meta removed the ads only after being alerted but delayed some removals and inconsistently applied its policies.
- Previous claims by Meta about new systems to better detect child exploitation were contradicted by the continued presence of these ads.
- The investigation also found many ads showing explicit adult content likely without consent.
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