A BBC investigation has uncovered dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts that have been using artificial intelligence-generated avatars to promote explicit content on social media platforms.

The investigation found that these accounts specifically featured AI-created videos depicting sexualized imagery of Black women. The content was distributed across multiple social media platforms, raising questions about content moderation and the potential misuse of generative AI technology.

Following the BBC's investigation, TikTok removed the identified content from its platform. The social media company took action against the accounts that had been posting the AI-generated explicit material.

The incident highlights growing concerns about the potential misuse of AI video generation technology. As generative AI tools become more accessible to the public, content creators and researchers have been exploring both creative applications and examining potential harmful uses of the technology.

The case underscores ongoing challenges faced by social media platforms in moderating AI-generated content, particularly when such content may violate platform policies regarding explicit material or potentially harmful representations of individuals.