A private security firm reported that Instagram was showing ads that promoted child exploitation content in India. The problematic ads appeared in the advertising feed and connected to illegal content.
The revelation came after a routine audit of ad placements. India’s government said they will summon Meta, the parent company.
Specialists in welfare pushed for stronger controls and higher accountability for digital services. They insisted on live monitoring of ad content and tougher sanctions for violations.
Public officials noted they will assess current protections and evaluate new steps to prevent recurrence.