India's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material. The company highlighted AI-powered detection and large-scale enforcement actions. This scrutiny follows a BBC report alleging algorithm promotion of such content.

India has asked Meta to explain how Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse material passed review, raising questions over platform safety and accountability.

Action comes after a BBC Eye investigation reveals paid Instagram adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in the country

In response to a BBC Eye investigation, India's government has instructed Meta to deactivate Instagram ads that promote child abuse. Meta has stated that these harmful ads evaded…