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Instagram Accused of Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India

A BBC investigation found that Instagram was running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, leading the Indian government to summon Meta officials. Meta acknowledged the issue as a 'horrific crime' and is meeting with government officials.

3 Jul, 03:41 — 3 Jul, 15:01
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BBCHigh1d ago

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears

Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online AI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to protect children from nudification apps The UK National Crime Agency has recommended parents should not put photos of their children on public display online as part of landmark guidance to tackle the rise of AI-generated sexual abuse material. Advice issued by the NCA and the child safety watchdog the Internet Watch Foundation suggests pare...

By Dan Milmo Global technology editor

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telex1d ago

Hungarian police part of operation dismantling international online network specializing in drugging and raping women

European investigators have uncovered a network whose members exchange experiences, photos, and videos of sexual abuse in online chat rooms.

By Aradi Hanga Zsófia

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

E-rickshaw shutdown prank: Centre tells Google, Apple to remove 7 apps from their stores

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

India asks Venezuela to probe sailor’s death after autopsy reveals missing organs

Rakesh Chauhan, 33, died in the Venezuelan state of Falcón on May 7 after a heart attack, according to a death certificate issued by a medical facility

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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago

‘Keep takedown plan ready’: Court tells Meta, others over Preity Zinta deepfake complaint

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Centre Summons Meta Officials Over Child Abuse Ads On Instagram: Sources

The ministry will seek an explanation from the company -- which owns WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook -- regarding the advertisements.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

UK identifies 150 offenders in sexual abuse crackdown

UK law enforcement identifies 150 offenders in a major crackdown on organised drug-facilitated sexual assault and domestic abuse networks. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-identifies-150-offenders-in-sexual-abuse-crackdown/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

Instagram has been running paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in India, a BBC Eye investigation has found.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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myjoyonline3 Jul, 03:41First to report

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

Yahoo3 Jul, 03:50

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

index-hr3 Jul, 04:41

BBC: Instagram u Indiji prikazivao oglase za kupnju videa zlostavljanja djece

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punch-ng3 Jul, 06:41

UK identifies 150 offenders in sexual abuse crackdown

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delo3 Jul, 08:01

Instagram pod drobnogledom: oglašujejo spolno zlorabo otrok

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indian-express3 Jul, 10:43

‘Keep takedown plan ready’: Court tells Meta, others over Preity Zinta deepfake complaint

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The Guardian3 Jul, 12:03

UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears

telex3 Jul, 12:17

Hungarian police part of operation dismantling international online network specializing in drugging and raping women

ndtv3 Jul, 12:39

Centre Summons Meta Officials Over Child Abuse Ads On Instagram: Sources

newsbeast3 Jul, 12:42

Σκάνδαλο μεγατόνων: Το Instagram οδηγούσε χρήστες σε κανάλια με βίντεο κακοποίησης παιδιών

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Times of India3 Jul, 14:17

E-rickshaw shutdown prank: Centre tells Google, Apple to remove 7 apps from their stores

hindustan-times3 Jul, 14:56

India asks Venezuela to probe sailor’s death after autopsy reveals missing organs

BBC3 Jul, 15:01

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

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irozhlas3 Jul, 21:29Latest update

Instagram v Indii nabízí reklamy s odkazy na dětskou pornografii. ‚Je to otřesný zločin,‘ uznala Meta