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Meta admits mistake, to alert authorities on child sexual abuse material

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What happened

The government is urging Meta to take more accountability for the online content shared on its platform.

Following acknowledged shortcomings, Meta risks the loss of its intermediary safe harbour immunity.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:18:28 UTC.

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