Instagram, Facebook Ran AI ‘Nudify’ Ads from China, Report Says
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AI ‘nudify’ ads slipping through Meta’s policies via a Chinese partner show how quickly abuse can route around centralized controls—ad networks are now an AI safety surface, not just a brand-safety one. If you rely on paid social, expect sharper scrutiny on creatives and landing pages and build internal checks before regulators or platforms impose blunt restrictions.
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