Meta Held Liable for AI-Driven Scam and Harmful Ads on Social Platforms

What happened

German and Indian authorities have held Meta responsible for harm caused by its AI-driven algorithms, which select and amplify scam and harmful ads on Facebook and Instagram. German courts ruled Meta liable for fraudulent investment ads, while India questioned Meta's legal immunity over child sexual abuse material promoted via algorithmic recommendations.

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