Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
- Image source, ReutersByDivya AryaBBC World ServiceWarning: This story contains descriptions of abuseInstagram has been running paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in India, a BBC Eye investigation has found.
- The ads, seen by the BBC World Service, use terms including "rape video" and "child video" and link users to channels on the messaging app Telegram, where they can buy the material for as little as 99 rupees (about $1).
- Ads on Instagram are only published after first being approved by its moderation technology.
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- Image source, ReutersByDivya AryaBBC World ServiceWarning: This story contains descriptions of abuseInstagram has been running paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in India, a BBC Eye investigation has found.
- The ads, seen by the BBC World Service, use terms including "rape video" and "child video" and link users to channels on the messaging app Telegram, where they can buy the material for as little as 99 rupees (about $1).
- Ads on Instagram are only published after first being approved by its moderation technology.
Sources: BBC News