Meta deploys AI to detect ads linked to child sexual abuse material – CNBC TV18

In TrendsStock MarketRBI MPC Meeting LIVERBI Repo Rate NewsNifty OutlookGold and Silver PricesAsian StocksPM-KISANMeta deploys AI to detect ads linked to child sexual abuse materialMeta said it acted on 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content in India in the first half of 2026, as it rolled out new AI tools to detect abusive ad schemes.By CNBCTV18.com October 7, 2026, 8:31:30 PM IST (Published)(Photo Credit : Reuters)Meta on Wednesday said it has deployed new artificial intelligence tools to detect ads that covertly direct users to child sexual abuse material, as the company disclosed that it acted on 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content in India on Facebook and Instagram during the first half of 2026.More than 98% of such content in India was detected and addressed before users reported it, Meta said in a blog post, according to PTI.Globally, Meta acted on 33.2 million pieces of such content on Facebook and Instagram between January and June, with more than 97% detected proactively, the company said.Meta targets ads that lead users off-platformMeta said it has seen predators increasingly use advertising to distribute illegal material. In such cases, an ad may appear harmless but direct users to child sexual…

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