Meta and X approved ads featuring antisemitic and Islamophobic AI-generated imagery ahead of the German elections. The nonprofit Eko submitted ten ads containing hate speech for review, and both platforms failed to prevent their publication, indicating a serious flaw in their content moderation systems. Half of the ads were approved by Meta within twelve hours, while X scheduled all ads immediately. These approvals highlight the platforms' reliance on engagement-driven business models, which prioritize revenue over curbing hate speech and disinformation.
At the core of the problem is these platforms' toxic business model—one dependent on digital advertising revenue and fueled by engagement, no matter the cost.
Meta allegedly approved half of the ads submitted within 12 hours, and X scheduled all 10 ads for publication immediately.
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