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Researchers say Meta ran 350+ ads with CSAM in 2026 so far; some featured morphed images of real children, and many linked to "nudification" apps from China

Early last month, Meta deleted around 50 ads posted on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads that directly included child …

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Researchers say Meta ran 350+ ads with CSAM in 2026 so far; some featured morphed images of real children, and many linked to "nudification" apps from China

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