Government to summon Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material
The Indian IT Ministry has summoned Meta to explain the presence of child sexual abuse material in Instagram advertisements. This follows recent government scrutiny regarding WhatsApp's new username feature and potential cybersecurity risks.
Why it matters
The move highlights increasing regulatory pressure on global tech giants to comply with local safety and security laws.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials in his Ministry to summon Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material, sources said on Friday (July 3, 2026).
The article reports on government actions and regulatory notices without editorializing the conflict.
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