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India’s government has publicly raised concerns about child sexual abuse imagery appearing in ads on a Meta platform. The allegation targets Meta, the owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
India’s government has publicly raised concerns about child sexual abuse imagery appearing in ads on a Meta platform. The allegation targets Meta, the owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
Officials say exploitative content is being promoted through advertisements. Meta responded that it is cooperating with Indian authorities on the matter. The company confirmed it is in touch with
regulators to address the reports. No specific platform was identified in the statement, though the ads are said to run on one of Meta’s services. Authorities are investigating how such material could
be circulated via paid ads. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of online platforms for harmful content.