Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
Parents Outraged as Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Targeting Men
Meta has faced backlash after using Instagram photos of schoolgirls, some as young as 13, in targeted ads promoting its Threads platform. These images, posted by parents to mark back-to-school moments, were repurposed without consent, appearing in feeds of adult men. One mother described the use of her 15-year-old daughter's photo as "disgusting," highlighting concerns over privacy and the sexualization of minors in advertising.
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