Banned on Paper: How AI Sexual-Content Ads Slip Past Meta and Onto Facebook and Instagram

Context

Ads for AI-generated sexual content are appearing on Facebook and Instagram. These ads often have misleading page names and content that does not match their actual purpose. Meta's policies prohibit the promotion of certain services, including those that create nude or sexually explicit images without consent.

The presence of these ads on Meta's platforms suggests a failure in enforcement. A watchdog report has identified thousands of such ads, indicating a significant issue with Meta's ability to regulate its content.