A BBC investigation has uncovered that Instagram is running advertisements that promote child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India. The ads reportedly use explicit search terms such as “rape” and “child video” to direct users to illicit content hosted on the messaging platform Telegram. This discovery raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of Meta’s content moderation policies in one of its largest markets, where enforcement of safety guidelines appears to be failing. The findings highlight a disturbing loophole that allows predators to exploit Instagram’s advertising system to facilitate the distribution of illegal material, prompting calls for urgent regulatory action and platform accountability.
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