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Incident 4163 Report
Facebook's Job Ad Algorithm Allegedly Biased against Older and Female Workers
2022-12-01
Facebook's algorithm was alleged in a complaint by Real Women in Trucking to have selectively shown job advertisements disproportionately against older and female workers in favor of younger men for blue-collar positions.
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Teen's Overdose Reportedly Linked to Meta's AI Systems Failing to Block Ads for Illegal Drugs
2023-09-11
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.
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Instagram's Algorithm Reportedly Recommended Sexual Content to Teenagers' Accounts
2024-06-20
Tests by The Wall Street Journal and a researcher reportedly revealed that Instagram's AI-driven Reels algorithm recommends sexually suggestive content to accounts listed as 13 years old. Despite Meta's commitment to restrict such content for minors, explicit videos were served within minutes of account creation, according to the findings.
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Incident 11152 Report
Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam Uses Economist David Rosenberg's Likeness on Meta Platforms
2025-04-15
Fraudsters allegedly used AI-generated content and social media ads to impersonate economist David Rosenberg and promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Victims were reportedly directed to WhatsApp groups with fake stock tips, resulting in substantial financial losses, with some exceeding $500,000. The ads reportedly appeared on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Rosenberg and his family reported the scam to authorities.
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Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Instagram Impersonate Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebrities in Brazilian Fraud Scheme
2025-10-01
Police in Brazil reportedly arrested four suspects accused of using purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos of model Gisele Bündchen and other celebrities in Instagram ads to promote fake giveaways and skincare products. The scheme was allegedly active since at least August 2024 and generated over 20 million reais ($3.9 million) in suspicious funds. Victims allegedly lost small amounts that often went unreported, creating what investigators called "statistical immunity."
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Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms
2025-09-11
Purported deepfake videos reportedly circulated on Meta platforms cloning Irish Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys to allegedly portray her endorsing high-return investment schemes. The purportedly AI-generated image and voice cloning aimed to exploit public trust and lure consumers into fraud. The Bank of Ireland warned of further scams and risks.
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Meta Platforms Users Report Being Wrongfully Locked Out After Purported AI Moderation Flags Accounts for Child Exploitation Content
2025-07-02
Multiple Meta users reported being wrongfully locked out of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp accounts after automated systems allegedly flagged them for child exploitation content. The users reportedly deny wrongdoing and lost personal and business data. Experts cited overreliance on AI moderation as a likely cause. Meta has not publicly explained or remediated the suspensions.
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Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms
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