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The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office has issued an order demanding that Meta stop allowing advertisements that promote AI-generated child abuse on its platforms. The office has also asked the company to explain how such harmful ads were able to run repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

City Attorney Demands Answers from Meta<\/h2>\n

According to the City Attorney’s Office, the ads in question appeared multiple times on Meta’s social media networks. The office is seeking a detailed explanation from Meta regarding the repeated appearance of these advertisements.<\/p>\n

Meta's Response: Ads Outside City Jurisdiction<\/h2>\n

Meta has responded to the order by claiming that the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction. The company’s position suggests that San Francisco does not have the authority to regulate the content in question.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Dispute Over Responsibility<\/h2>\n

The exchange highlights a disagreement between local authorities and Meta over who is responsible for policing harmful advertising on the platform. The City Attorney’s Office has taken action to halt the ads, while Meta disputes the city’s legal reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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