मेटा अब भी भारत में बच्चों के यौन शोषण के विज्ञापन चला रहा है: रिपोर्ट

According to a recent report covered by BBC Hindi, Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations that its advertising platform has been used to distribute AI-generated images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children. The investigation, conducted by American activists focused on corporate accountability and transparency, claims that the company accepted payments to run hundreds of such advertisements over the past ten months.

The report highlights that dozens of these problematic advertisements were specifically targeted at users within India. The findings raise significant concerns regarding the efficacy of Meta's automated moderation systems and the company's ability to detect and block synthetic media that violates safety policies. Activists argue that the presence of these ads suggests a failure in the company's oversight mechanisms, particularly in non-English markets where content moderation resources may be stretched.

Meta has faced consistent pressure from global regulators and civil society groups to improve its handling of harmful content, especially as generative AI tools make it easier to create realistic but illicit imagery. The company has previously stated that it invests heavily in technology to identify and remove such content, but this report suggests that significant gaps remain in their enforcement. As of now, Meta has not issued a detailed public response to the specific claims regarding the Indian market, though the report adds to the growing debate over the legal and ethical responsibilities of major tech platforms in the age of artificial intelligence.