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The Economic Times
Meta more cautious on CSAM after unequivocal govt message; action visible: IT Ministry sources
In response to the Indian government's unequivocal stance on tackling child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Meta has adopted a more cautious approach in its content moderation policies. The IT Ministry confirmed that the ongoing discussions with Meta have led to noticeable changes in how the company handles CSAM. These changes reflect the government's emphasis on ensuring compliance with Indian laws, highlighting that violations will not be supported by safe-harbour protections. The aim is to mitigate social media harms while balancing responsibilities around cultural sensitivities and regulatory frameworks, which have been echoed in other democracies as well.
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Published 18 Aug 2026, 14:30 UTC5 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Meta is compliant with Indian laws concerning CSAM.
- The Indian government has made it clear that CSAM violates laws and lacks safe-harbour protection.
- Meta's algorithms are under scrutiny regarding their effectiveness on CSAM.
- Improvements are being made to prevent removed unlawful content from resurfacing.
- Ongoing discussions involve a commitment to mitigate social media harms.
Interesting facts
- The Indian IT Ministry's pressure parallels actions in other democratic nations.
- Meta is working on algorithmic adjustments to better handle sensitive content.