Meta and X Approve AI Ads Referencing Nazi War Crimes Ahead of German Elections, Research Finds
- Meta and X approved AI-generated ads promoting hate speech and violence against minorities ahead of Germany's federal elections on February 23, according to research by EkM.
- Meta approved five extremist ads within 12 hours, while X approved all ten ads immediately, as stated by EkM.
- These ads violate European tech laws and platforms' policies on hate speech, raising questions about their compliance with the Digital Services Act, according to Peter Hense.
- EkM submitted findings to the European Commission, noting that both platforms continue to allow illegal hate speech and have made no efforts to address moderation risks, as reported by an EkM spokesperson.
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