Meta has removed approximately 50 ads containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from its platforms, but researchers have identified over 350 additional ads that include graphic content and images of real children. Some of these ads have been linked to harmful applications and have been shown to thousands of users across various countries, raising significant concerns about the effectiveness of Meta's AI detection tools.
Lawmakers are now investigating the situation, as the ads reportedly continued to circulate despite Meta's policies against such content. The findings have prompted discussions about the company's responsibility in preventing the spread of abusive material and improving its reporting processes.