India Calls Out Meta Over Reported Child Sexual Abuse Imagery in Ads
India has called out Meta after reports that child sexual abuse imagery was being advertised on one of its platforms; the company says it is in touch with authorities.
India has publicly called out Meta, the tech giant behind Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, over reports that advertisements featuring child sexual abuse imagery were being served on one of its platforms. Meta has confirmed that it is in contact with Indian authorities and is investigating the matter.
The reports indicate that exploitative content was being hawked via ads on an unspecified Meta platform. Indian officials expressed concern and urged the company to take immediate action to remove such material. Meta stated that it takes these reports seriously and has launched an internal probe.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child safety online and the responsibility of social media platforms in content moderation. India, one of Meta’s largest markets, has repeatedly pushed for stricter controls on harmful content. Meta has pledged to cooperate fully with local authorities to address the issue and prevent recurrence.
