Meta's ad library contained AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery

Meta's advertising platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads, hosted over 50 ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, with some continuing to run as recently as the current week. The discovery was made through an analysis of Meta's own ad library data, revealing a significant failure in content moderation systems. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of detecting and preventing AI-generated exploitative material from reaching users on major social media platforms.