From Futurism · Jon Christian · · 1m 20s
Meta Refuses to Remove AI Child Abuse Videos
Meta won't delete AI-generated videos showing graphic child abuse, including a baby roasting in an oven.
In brief
Meta won't delete AI-generated videos showing graphic child abuse, including a baby roasting in an oven. Meta refuses to remove AI-generated videos of child abuse, including a baby roasting in an oven, despite reports of thousands of similar videos. Originally reported by Futurism.
Meta's Response to Reports
Meta alternately dragged its feet, rationalized why videos were acceptable, and issued hard-to-parse statements dodging accountability.
Account Reinstated After Removal
After Meta pulled down an account with disturbing AI videos, it was reinstated within 24 hours.
New Videos Uploaded Daily
Untold thousands of AI-generated child abuse videos remain on Facebook, with more uploaded every day.
Baby Roasting in Oven
One video shows a baby roasting in an oven, sobbing while skin blisters from heat.
Toddler Pushed Down Stairs
Another video shows a toddler being pushed down the stairs and a girl tied to a tree while struck with a cast iron pan.
Black Children in Classrooms
Videos depict Black children being beaten by teachers in classroom settings, including a teacher demanding the child go to a school for Black kids.
Meta's Inaction
Meta did not respond to 19 new accounts with child abuse videos, leaving them live for over 24 hours.
Here's the gist
Meta refuses to remove AI-generated videos of child abuse, including a baby roasting in an oven, despite reports of thousands of similar videos.
