Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

According to an investigation by the BBC, Instagram has been running advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. The ads employ explicit search terms and direct users to content hosted on the messaging app Telegram. The findings underscore persistent challenges for social media platforms in preventing exploitation and enforcing safety protections.

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