Key facts
- India's government has ordered Meta to immediately disable advertisements and content on Instagram that promote child sexual abuse material.
- A notice was issued to Meta seeking an explanation within a week on how such advertisements were allowed on the platform.
- Meta has stated it has a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse material and employs AI for detection.
The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding the immediate removal of advertisements and content on Instagram that promote or facilitate child sexual abuse material. This action follows an investigation by BBC Eye that reportedly found paid advertisements on the platform promoting such material in India.