The Centre has issued a notice to Meta after reports found Instagram carrying advertisements linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The government has directed the company to remove the content immediately and strengthen its systems to prevent such violations.
The action follows an investigation that uncovered advertisements promoting AI-generated nude images of children and directing users to platforms allegedly hosting illegal child abuse content. The findings raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of Meta’s ad review process.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought an explanation from Meta and warned the company to comply with Indian laws governing online safety. Officials said social media platforms are responsible for preventing the spread of illegal content and must act swiftly against such material.
Meta said it has strict policies against child exploitation and is investigating the issue. The company said it removes content that violates its rules and continues to invest in technology and human review to detect harmful material.
The incident has renewed concerns over online child safety and increased pressure on technology companies to strengthen content moderation and advertising checks.
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