Meta Assures India It Will Tackle Deepfakes, Child Abuse Content in Compliance Talks
Government scrutiny of Meta's algorithms raises concerns about censorship and free speech.
Government sources said meetings between Meta and the Centre have focused on whether Meta's recommendation systems and paid content promotion align with its intermediary status under India’s IT Act. The discussions, held August 5-7, 2026, centered on compliance issues including deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, and unlabelled synthetic content. Meta assured it would address these concerns, while the government will review progress before deciding further action.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Indian government and Meta are negotiating the use of paid content linked to child sexual abuse on Instagram, emphasizing the need for compliance with Indian law.
3 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
The NHRC initiated a formal investigation into Instagram's handling of child abuse material advertisements, demanding reports from multiple government agencies and Meta.
9 SEPT 2026
— BBC
Tech Transparency Project (TTP) discovered Meta continued to run ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material in India despite a government order to remove such content.
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