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The Japan Times
Instagram, Facebook ran AI ‘nudify’ ads from China, report says
Meta's social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, have been found to run advertisements from a Chinese company that promotes AI nudity removal—a practice that contradicts their policies against sexually suggestive ads. This revelation highlights ongoing issues with regulatory compliance within large tech firms as they face scrutiny over their handling of deepfake pornography. Advocates, including victims and regulator bodies worldwide, are demanding greater accountability from these digital giants.
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Published 27 Jul 2026, 07:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Meta prohibits sexually suggestive ads but ran nudity removal promotions.
- TTP's investigation points to a broader issue with ad regulation.
- Tech firms urged to improve measures against deepfake porn.
- Meta, Apple, and Alphabet face accountability demands from regulators.
- AI technologies are being exploited in advertising practices.
Interesting facts
- The nudity removal ads have been running despite explicit company policy bans.
- Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasing pressure on social media platforms.