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Instagram: Meta's response following the government's strict stance! Makes a major claim regarding children's safety..

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Meta, one of the world's largest social media companies, has reiterated its strict policy against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The company has clearly stated that soliciting, sharing, or promoting such content on its platforms is strictly prohibited. This includes attempts to disseminate such material through advertisements. Meta maintains a zero-tolerance policy in such cases and takes stringent action against those who violate the rules.

**What was the issue?**
A BBC report revealed shocking findings, noting that paid advertisements containing terms like "child videos" had appeared on Instagram. Links accompanying these ads directed users to Telegram channels where obscene content was being sold. The report stated that some content was available for as little as ₹99.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, has directed officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta. This move follows the discovery of advertisements on Instagram in India that allegedly promoted obscene content involving children.

**Monitoring via AI technology**
According to Meta, it employs advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to identify objectionable content on its platforms. The AI ​​system attempts to detect suspicious activity and content that violates rules at an early stage, enabling timely removal. This helps make the platform safer.

**Constant battle against criminals**
The company notes that its platforms are used by approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide. Within such a vast user base, some criminals attempt to misuse the platform while concealing their identities. As these individuals constantly devise new methods to evade security measures, Meta continuously strengthens its security technologies and monitoring systems.

Focus on New Technology and Partnerships
Meta stated that its expert teams are developing new technologies to identify and remove offenders from the platform. Additionally, the company is blocking links to websites that promote content related to child sexual exploitation. Meta is also sharing critical information with other tech companies and relevant agencies to enable collaborative action against such networks.

Efforts to Create a Safe Digital Environment
The company states that its goal is to provide a safe online environment for all users, particularly children and adolescents. Meta believes that content related to child sexual exploitation can be effectively curbed through AI technology, strict policies, and collaboration with other companies.

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