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India Demands Meta Remove Child Abuse Ads on Instagram, WhatsApp

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta, demanding the removal of advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. The notice specifically targets ads found on Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta has been given a timeframe of seven days to comply with the directive.

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India Demands Meta Remove Child Abuse Ads on Instagram, WhatsApp

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What Happened

India's government has issued a formal notice to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, demanding the immediate removal of advertisements that promote child sexual abuse material. The directive specifically targets content appearing on Instagram and WhatsApp platforms.

Sources indicate that Meta has been given a deadline of seven days to comply with the government's order. This action by the Indian government highlights ongoing concerns regarding the presence of harmful content on social media platforms and Meta's responsibility in moderating it.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    India's government has issued a notice to Meta.

  2. 2

    The notice demands the removal of child sexual abuse ads.

  3. 3

    The ads were found on Instagram and WhatsApp.

  4. 4

    Meta has been given seven days to remove the ads.

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thenextwebThe Next Web
This report emphasizes the order given to Meta and the seven-day deadline for removing ads promoting child abuse material on Instagram.
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cnbcCNBC
This piece frames the event as an escalation of Meta's challenges in India, specifically highlighting government anger over child abuse ads on Instagram.
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upiUnited Press International
This article focuses on the government's action and the specific demand for ad removal on Meta's platforms.
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India orders Meta to remove Instagram ads promoting child abuse material
CNBCCNBC
Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
India gives Meta notice to remove child sexual abuse ads

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3 articles · chronological

The Next WebThe Next Web
India orders Meta to remove Instagram ads promoting child abuse material
CNBCCNBC
Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
India gives Meta notice to remove child sexual abuse ads

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