Spotify users find adult content hidden in search results, sparking outrage over moderation breach – Meta Platform (NASDAQ: META), Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT)

Explicit content found Spotify Technologies point The search results sparked outrage among users over apparent moderation loopholes.

What happened: Over the weekend, a Reddit user shared a screenshot showing a pornographic video showing up in search results for the British rapper mia

According to The Verge, an account known for pornographic messages recently began posting sexually explicit videos. Another account identified by a random alphanumeric name has been uploading content similar to the podcast since mid-November.

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Spotify representative Laura Batey told the publication that the reported content was removed for violating its policy prohibiting sexually explicit content.

The streaming giant did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.

The issue is not new; previous Reddit posts and a 2022 Vice article have pointed to similar explicit content, including graphic nudity in playlist cover art.

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Why it’s important: Earlier this year, Musk’s X,before twitterIt has been criticized for reducing content moderation, leading to a surge in pornographic content.

Meta Platforms, Inc. Mehta Instagram has also come under scrutiny for recommending pornographic content from minors to adult users.

In November, Spotify reported quarterly revenue of $3.99 billion, below expectations of $4.02 billion but up from $3.65 billion in sales a year earlier.

Price Action: Spotify shares are up 141.78% year to date, according to Benzinga Pro. Analyst reports from Canaccord Genuity and Goldman Sachs set a consensus price target for SPOT at $525, suggesting potential upside of 15.01%.

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