AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

BBC News - World Social JusticeNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete March 22, 2026 at 01:45 AM

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A BBC investigation revealed the presence of AI-generated videos on TikTok and Instagram featuring sexualized Black female avatars, leading TikTok to ban 20 accounts. These accounts, part of a larger trend across both platforms, used AI to create digital characters with exaggerated features and often linked to sexually explicit content on external sites. The accounts frequently employed racial tropes and language, including phrases about white men. Researchers identified around 60 such accounts, mainly on Instagram, violating platform guidelines by not disclosing the AI-generated nature of the content. One account even stole and modified videos from a real content creator, further fueling criticism. Meta, Instagram's parent company, is investigating the issue.

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I was angry. Of course my videos are all out there… It doesn't mean that you can just take it and steal it.

quote — Riya Ulan100% confidence

One manipulated video reached over 35 million views on TikTok and 173 million on Instagram.

statistic — BBC News Arabic100% confidence

Meta is investigating accounts with AI-generated avatars but did not say it had taken any action.

factual — Meta100% confidence

The BBC and Riddance found dozens of accounts on Instagram and TikTok featuring sexualised black female digital characters.

factual — BBC News Arabic100% confidence

TikTok banned 20 accounts featuring AI-generated black female influencers.

factual — BBC News Arabic100% confidence

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Malaysia 30% Jeremy Carrasco 40% Angel Nulani 40% Sharihan Al-Akhras 50% Riddance ×250% Meta 60% Riya Ulan ×270% BBC ×580% Instagram ×880% TikTok ×690%

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ai-generated content 100% sexualised black women 90% tiktok 80% instagram 70% racial tropes 60% misleading content 60% digital avatars 50% racism 50% exploitative content 50% content moderation 40%

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