Porn ad goes viral after YouTube showed it in videos, circulated for hours before Google took it down

A pornographic ad was displayed on YouTube and circulated for hours before being taken down by Google, sparking widespread conversation.New Delhi ,UPDATED: Nov 16, 2023 13:43 ISTYouTube’s ad situation has been troublesome, but a recent incident took it to another level when a pornographic ad appeared, causing distress among viewers. Surprisingly, the ad was displayed on YouTube, owned by Google, and swiftly sparked widespread conversation on Reddit.According to Android Authority, a Reddit user named u/vertuchi02 shared a video exposing a problematic ad, but the content is NSFW and includes audio.Reacting to the vulgar ad, YouTube said in a statement, “We don’t allow ads on our platform that contain sexually explicit content. We’ve removed the ad in question and have taken action against the associated account consistent with our policies.”To summarize for those who prefer not to view the link: While leisurely browsing through their mobile YouTube feed, the user encountered a seemingly regular video featuring a game streamer. However, things took a turn when an ad promoting PetMeet, a social network catering to pet enthusiasts, appeared. The ad displayed a city skyline alongside a link to the app. Shockingly, the entire ad was superimposed with explicit adult content. At first
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