Meta accused of approving AI-manipulated political hate adverts
Meta is being accused of approving a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence. A report shared with The Guardian said the Instagram, Facebook, Threads and WhatsApp owner approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India. They apparently included promotions that said “Let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”. Another advert was said to have called for the execution of an opposition leader they falsely claimed wanted to “erase Hindus from India”. Accordin...