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Child abuse ads on Instagram: Govt to summon Meta

The government is demanding answers from Meta following disturbing reports of paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material on Instagram within the country. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has instructed officials to secure a formal explanation from the tech giant. Authorities will probe Instagram’s ad review processes, pre-publication checks, and the company’s response to the issue, seeking details on their screening mechanisms and preventative measures.

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