META ALLOWED ADS FOR DEEPFAKE NUDIFICATION APP

The ads promoted software that uses artificial intelligence to generate non-consensual intimate imagery of women in political office. One advertisement featured pornographic deepfake content depicting a recognizable US politician. The discovery highlights ongoing moderation failures across Meta's advertising network. The company's policies prohibit ads for non-consensual intimate imagery, yet the platform failed to catch these violations. Deepfake pornography targeting female politicians has become an increasingly common tool for harassment and intimidation. Victims report significant psychological harm and career impacts from the non-consensual material. Meta removed the ads after being contacted about the violations. The company has faced repeated criticism for inadequate enforcement of its own stated policies, particularly regarding harmful sexual content and AI-generated imagery. Lawmakers and advocacy groups continue pushing for stronger regulations around deepfake pornography and advertising oversight.