Meta has run numerous paid ads featuring explicit AI-generated child sexual abuse material and images of minors with sexually suggestive statements over the past nine months. These ads have reached thousands of accounts, specifically targeting individuals in the United States.

Age verification for social media is being implemented globally to enhance child safety online. Critics argue that this measure could lead to increased government control over internet access and content.

Discord is implementing mandatory age verification for its users. This decision comes in the wake of concerns regarding privacy and data security, particularly following a recent data breach.