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San Francisco Demands Meta Explain Repeated AI-Generated Child Abuse Ads on Its Platforms

San Francisco authorities have taken action against Meta, demanding the company explain how AI-generated child sexual abuse material appeared repeatedly in advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The City Attorney's Office has issued an order requiring Meta to address how these harmful ads bypassed the platform's content moderation systems. Meta has pushed back, claiming the ads fall outside the city's jurisdiction. The case highlights ongoing challenges platforms face in detecting and removing AI-generated abusive content, particularly when it appears in advertising formats designed to generate revenue.

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