The letter's authors expressed grave concern over the rampant illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram, which continued despite ongoing investigations into Meta's practices.
Their letter emphasized the glaring issue: drug ads approved by Meta were easily accessible and not concealed on obscure websites, highlighting a failure in internal content moderation.
The bipartisan group of lawmakers pointed out that despite previous assurances from Meta about their commitment to user safety, the presence of such ads contradicts these claims.
While attempting to personalize user experiences through targeted ads, the lawmakers argued that Meta's processes overlooked harmful content, signaling a troubling negligence in safeguarding the platform.
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