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Meta Criticized for Inadequate Safeguards After AI Deepfakes Target Women

September 17, 2026
oecd:2026-09-17-35e8View source ↗

What happened

Meta faced criticism from its Oversight Board for failing to prevent AI-generated deepfake videos that harassed and spread misinformation about two women, including a British politician. The deepfakes, which violated Meta's policies on hate speech and harassment, were only removed after the Board's intervention.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Meta Criticized for Inadequate Safeguards After AI Deepfakes Target Women
2026-09-17