Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

Meta’s advertising platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, recently hosted more than 50 ads containing AI-generated imagery depicting child sexual abuse. These instances, which appeared in the company's own ad library as recently as this week, highlight ongoing failures in automated content moderation systems. The presence of such content raises significant concerns regarding Meta's ability to police its advertising networks against illegal material generated by generative artificial intelligence.