Thousands of advertisements on Meta's platforms have been found promoting 'fuel filters' that can be converted into illegal gun silencers, despite the company's policies against weapon ads.
An analysis showed that these ads are connected to a network of sites, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Meta's regulation efforts. Ads have even targeted military personnel.
Silencers are strictly regulated under U.S. law and require registration with the ATF, yet these advertisements have persisted for years, showcasing challenges in content enforcement.
Meta has removed some of these ads, but new ads continue to emerge, indicating ongoing difficulties for social media platforms in controlling harmful content.
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