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Meta ran 300+ ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material, investigation finds

An investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has found more than 300 paid advertisements featuring AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse material on Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms. The ads allegedly used images of real children sourced online and promoted AI applications offering "nudification" capabilities.

1 day ago

Actor Zain Imam Takes Temporary Break from Social Media to Recharge

Television actor Zain Imam announced a short social media hiatus to focus on life beyond the screen.

9 days ago

Porn apps advertised on FB, Insta being used as bait to empty bank accounts, hijack phones, govt warns

Meta has removed scam advertisements from Facebook and Instagram that promoted fake adult apps after India raised concerns over their potential to steal sensitive user data, OTPs and bank PINs. The incident highlights growing cyber-fraud risks linked to malicious apps and deceptive social media advertisements.

10 days ago

Meta To Limit Instagram & Facebook Use To 2 Hours Daily For Teens, Will Enforce Complete Shutdown At Night: All Details

Meta will impose a default two-hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook for users under 18 under a proposed settlement with US states. Teen users will also face a midnight-to-6 am app shutdown and reduced notifications. Parents can override restrictions, while stricter limits may follow if other platforms join the plan.

14 days ago

'Fighting For Students Was Just For Fame': Rhiya Ahir trolled Over Bigg Boss 20 Entry After Going Viral In NEET Paper Leak Protest

Rhiya Ahir's potential Bigg Boss 20 entry has sparked backlash after she went viral during the NEET paper leak protest. Netizens questioned her intentions, with one writing, "All that resistance, bringing big Change and fighting for students was just for reel & fame."

16 days ago

Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under‑13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

Bejar said tens of thousands of children under 13 were using Instagram and that the company lacked employee goals or metrics to identify and act on suspected underage users, despite having systems to detect fake accounts

21 days ago

Vijay Effect? Tamil Nadu Assembly Livestream Sparks Massive Surge In TV, YouTube Viewership

The August 5 Budget session crossed a million YouTube views on some channels. Vijay's popularity, "Vijay vs Udhayanidhi" coverage and viral clips have turned Assembly debates into a social-media phenomenon.

21 days ago

Anurag Kashyap enjoys dinner with Imtiaz Ali, his 'dimagi nakal' T-shirt steals the show

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently enjoyed a dinner outing with director Imtiaz Ali, friends and family. However, Kashyap's red T-shirt featuring the phrase "dimagi nakal" grabbed attention on social media.

23 days ago

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.

27 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to India over child abuse, deepfake content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised over child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and other lapses on Meta platforms during talks with Indian authorities, according to reports citing government and PTI sources.

Aug 5, 2026

'Cannot be dismissed as technical error': Parliamentary panel pulls up Meta over PM Modi's post removal

The panel questioned Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, X, and government ministries on digital platform accountability, seeking written responses within 10 days. It demanded Meta provide an audit trail of the post's removal and restoration, while also raising concerns over content moderation, cybercrime, AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and online scams.

Aug 4, 2026

Friendship Day 2026: Rahul Gandhi's adorable 'Korean finger heart' post goes viral; Kangana Ranaut talks about Gen-Z girls

On Friendship Day 2026, Kangana Ranaut said personal freedom must come with accountability while sharing her conversation with two Gen-Z girls. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's Instagram post featuring the Korean finger heart gesture went viral, drawing praise and humorous reactions online.

Aug 2, 2026

Is Aryan Khan dating Danish singer Vinnie Takair? Duo's London casino outing shocks fans

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan has sparked dating rumours after he was spotted leaving a London casino with Danish singer-songwriter Vinnie Takair. The speculation grew after fans noticed that the two follow each other on Instagram, while Vinnie shared photos from her London trip.

Jul 31, 2026

PM Modi AI Deepfake Row: Hyderabad Police Register FIR Against Meta India Head Arun Shrinivas

The case was filed following complaints that manipulated videos and images were shared during the NEET paper leak protests. Police are investigating the origin of the content, the role of those involved, and whether Meta complied with legal obligations to remove the material. No arrests have been made so far.

Jul 31, 2026

'Malicious Garbage': Shilpa Shetty slams viral fake reservation statement, adds 'Don't fall for fake news'

Shilpa Shetty called out a fake screenshot claiming she had spoken in favour of reservation and urged people not to believe the fake news. Earlier, actor Vijay Varma had also denied a similar fake reservation-related post that was falsely attributed to him.

Jul 30, 2026

Meta's explanation 'not reasonable,' says govt after PM Modi Facebook video removal

The Centre has summoned Meta President of Global Affairs Joel Kaplan and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri over concerns regarding the company's compliance with India's IT Rules and the handling of AI-generated content. The move follows the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video

Jul 29, 2026

META Apologises After PM Modi's Gen Z Video Faces Temporary Restriction In India

BJP leader Tajinder Bagga shared on X at around 1:21 am on Tuesday, "Facebook has crossed every limit. It has blocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on strict action against paper leaks from being seen in India."

Jul 28, 2026

Meta accused of shadow-banning Delhi protest content as users report drop in Instagram reach

Multiple users noted that Meta had marked Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and politician Anish Gawande's posts as 'sensitive content'. For the past two days, social media has been filled with videos and photos of the clashes that broke out at the protest site with police using tear gas and lathicharges to disperse protesters.

Jul 23, 2026

Instagram Users Raise Privacy Concerns Over Meta's AI Image Tool: Step-by-Step Guide to Opt Out

Meta's Muse Image AI generator on Instagram has sparked privacy concerns after users claimed public accounts were automatically opted in without consent. The tool allows AI images using public Instagram profiles, prompting calls to review settings. Some users also reported the opt-out toggle turning back on after being disabled.

Jul 10, 2026

Meta says it has zero tolerance policy against CSAM, uses AI to proactively detect violating content

In a statement, a Meta spokesperson said the company is in a constant battle with criminals who attempt to evade its detection systems by hiding among its 3.5 billion users.

Jul 5, 2026