Instagram Ads Promote Child Abuse Material Despite Policy Violations
A BBC Eye investigation revealed that Instagram ran paid advertisements in India promoting child sexual abuse material, linking users to Telegram channels where such content could be purchased. Despite Instagram’s claim that ads undergo moderation, one reported ad was initially deemed not to violate community guidelines. Following the investigation’s publication, the Indian government summoned Meta representatives, and the company subsequently stated it had removed numerous ads and suspended accounts, while Telegram reported significant actions against child sexual abuse material on its platform.
John Q. Hosedrinker