Meta Won't Say If AI Videos of Sobbing Kids Begging for Likes Break Its Rules

AI-generated Reels on Facebook and Instagram show children supposedly arrested for stealing food, with release promised in exchange for likes and follows. Meta removed two of three flagged accounts but declined to say whether such content violates its policies.

• AI Reels depict children "arrested" for stealing bread or fruit
• The child is freed only if viewers like and follow the account
• Meta removed 2 of 3 flagged accounts without explaining policy breach
• Comments suggest some viewers believe the AI scenes are real