The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has received Meta’s response to the government’s notice over alleged child sexual abuse material (CSAM) advertisements on Instagram and is currently examining it, IT Secretary S. Krishnan said on Monday.
According to media reports, the reply was received on Saturday, which was the deadline set by the government. He said the ministry is reviewing the response and that appropriate action will be taken based on its findings.
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Following the notice, Meta outlined the measures it has in place to combat child sexual abuse material across its platforms. The company said it uses AI-powered detection systems, advertisement review processes and large-scale enforcement actions to identify and remove such content. It also reiterated its commitment to investing in technology and safety measures to protect young users and strengthen its ad review systems.
The government’s review of Meta’s response will determine whether any further regulatory or legal action is warranted under India’s IT laws.
