Description: Meta's AI moderation systems reportedly failed to block ads for illegal drugs on Facebook and Instagram, allowing users to access dangerous substances. The system's failure is linked to the overdose death of Elijah Ott, a 15-year-old boy who sought drugs through Instagram.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: Meta Platforms developed an AI system deployed by Meta Platforms , Instagram and Facebook, which harmed Instagram users , Facebook users and Elijah Ott.
Incident Stats
Incident ID
758
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2023-09-11
Editors
Daniel Atherton
Incident Reports
Reports Timeline
wsj.com · 2024
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Meta Platforms is running ads on Facebook and Instagram that steer users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs, months after The Wall Street Journal first reported that the social-media giant was facing a federal investigation over the p…
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