A German court ruled Thursday that Meta Platforms is liable for third-party fake advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The court ordered the company to remove the content and pay damages. Judges determined that Meta’s algorithms and advertising practices grant it control over content, establishing legal responsibility.
Meta’s independent Oversight Board separately demanded stronger policies against AI-generated deepfakes targeting women. The board issued nine policy recommendations to improve the company's response to manipulated media. It described existing safeguards as consistently inadequate. Proposed measures include automated removal processes and enhanced review procedures for deepfake harassment reports.