Meta allowed pornographic ads that break its content moderation rules

In 2024, Meta allowed over 3300 pornographic ads on its platforms, reflecting a troubling double standard in content moderation policies.

Researcher Carolina Are emphasizes that technology platforms often enforce stricter policies on content by women and LGBTQIA+ users while allowing explicit ads aimed at men.

The report highlights that despite Meta’s Community Standards, many explicit ads for dubious sexual products remain while similar standard posts are quickly removed.

Meta’s permissiveness with pornographic ads indicates a significant inconsistency in moderation that undermines their stated content guidelines.

Read at New Scientist