A BBC Eye investigation found that Instagram, owned by Meta, was running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India, and a follow-up report says Meta has continued to do so, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- A report highlighted by the BBC says Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India.
- The report follows a BBC Eye investigation.
- The BBC investigation found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
- Instagram is owned by Meta.
Meta has continued to run advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India, according to a report highlighted by the BBC.
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation, which the outlet says found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India. Instagram is owned by Meta.
The available source material does not include a detailed response from Meta, the scale of the ads, or actions taken by authorities. It is also not yet clear from the source what steps, if any, Meta has taken in response. Readers should refer to the full BBC reporting for further detail.
Why it matters
Child sexual abuse material is illegal, and reports that it was promoted through paid ads on a major platform raise questions about content moderation and advertising safeguards, according to the concerns implied by the BBC's reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What did the report find?
According to the BBC, the report says Meta has continued to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India.
Which platform was involved?
A BBC Eye investigation found Instagram, which is owned by Meta, running paid ads promoting such material in India.
What prompted the report?
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation into the paid ads appearing on Instagram in India.