A third-party auditor reported that Instagram was showing ads that promoted child exploitation content in India. The harmful content appeared in the promoted section and connected to illegal content.
The discovery came after a standard review of ad placements. India’s authorities said they will issue a notice to Meta, the parent company.
Specialists in protection pushed for stronger controls and higher accountability for online platforms. They insisted on immediate reviews of ad content and tougher sanctions for violations.
Public officials noted they will assess current protections and evaluate new actions to stop future issues.