I agree with both of you (Samuel and Dyzen , but I think we also need to look at the bigger picture. Ultimately, this is a problem of incentives. Ad networks are incentivized to maximize revenue, even if it means turning a blind eye to questionable content.

That’s where regulation comes in. We need laws that hold ad networks legally liable for the content that their ads are funding. Make them face real financial consequences for allowing ads to appear on sites hosting CSAM or other illegal material.

And frankly, I think some people need to go to jail. This isn’t just a mistake; it’s negligence on a massive scale. When companies prioritize profit over the safety of children, they need to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. It is the “Horrific crime”, not the mistake.

In summary, stopping ad money from funding illegal content requires a multi-pronged approach: stricter due diligence, better AI-powered detection, increased transparency, regulatory oversight, and real accountability for those who are responsible. The current system is broken, and we need to fix it before more harm is done.