Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government after officials raised concerns over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and recent operational failures on the company’s platforms, according to local media and government sources.
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over content moderation failures on the company’s platforms, as New Delhi increases pressure on major technology firms to strengthen online safety.
According to government sources cited by local media, Zuckerberg expressed regret over the presence of child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors during recent engagements between Meta executives and Indian officials.
The apology comes after India’s government summoned senior Meta executives to explain how such content was allowed to appear on Facebook and Instagram. Officials also sought answers over the brief restriction of a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which Meta later described as an operational error.
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Meta reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse material and said it is investing heavily in stronger detection systems and content moderation tools to identify and remove harmful material more quickly.
The discussions reflect India’s increasingly tough approach to regulating digital platforms. Under recently introduced rules, social media companies must remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving orders from the government or a court, significantly reducing the previous deadline while placing greater accountability on platform executives.
The meeting also followed a police case filed in Hyderabad against the head of Meta India over videos allegedly showing Prime Minister Modi in an abusive manner, adding to the company’s regulatory challenges in one of its largest markets.
India is one of Meta’s biggest user bases globally, making its relationship with the government increasingly important as authorities tighten oversight of online platforms and demand faster action against illegal and harmful content.
