In the News
2024

Officials issue warnings about AI-generated deepfakes ahead of Election Day

Other examples compiled by Accountable Tech include Elon Musk reposting to X an AI-doctored version of a Vice President Kamala Harris campaign video. And an ad from U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) that initially failed to include a required disclosure that some of the images were AI-generated. The disclosure was later added.

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Digital Trends
May 18, 2025
Instagram investigation finds sexual content is served to Teen Accounts

In an investigation by Accountable Tech and Design It For Us, Instagram was found serving sexualized, racist, and harmful content to protected Teen accounts.

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Washington Post
May 18, 2025
Gen Z users tested Instagram Teen Accounts; they got sex posts, body shaming

The point of the Gen Z test was to independently evaluate whether Teen Accounts fulfilled their promises. “We think going right to the user, going right to those who can attest directly to what they see on a day-to-day basis is a real key in efficacy,” says Alison Rice, campaigns director at Accountable Tech.

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