Instagram, Facebook ran AI ‘nudify’ ads from China, NGO says
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram have served thousands of ads for AI “nudify” apps in breach of the company’s policies, delivered by one of its few advertising partners in China, according to the nonprofit Tech Transparency Project. Beijing-based GatherOne, which connects Chinese firms seeking to advertise on Meta’s social media services with the U.S.
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Meta's Facebook and Instagram showed thousands of ads for AI apps that can create nude images from photos. The ads violated Meta's own advertising policies. The ads were delivered through a Chinese partner called GatherOne. The nonprofit Tech Transparency Project reported about 7,600 such ads in recent months.
Why it matters
These ads can enable non‑consensual fake nude images, which can harm people's privacy and dignity. The incident raises questions about how well social media platforms enforce their rules, especially when working with foreign partners.
- What kind of ads were found on Facebook and Instagram?
- Ads for AI apps that can put a person's face onto naked bodies and make sexual videos.
- Who reported the findings about these ads?
- The nonprofit Tech Transparency Project reported the findings.
- Which company helped deliver the ads from China?
- Beijing-based GatherOne, a Meta advertising partner, delivered the ads.
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