Meta May Lose Intermediary Status In India Amid CSAM Scrutiny: Report

Indian authorities doubt Meta remains a 'mere intermediary' as recommendation algorithms amplify content, including CSAM and deepfakes. Losing protection under Section 79 of the IT Act would increase the company's legal liability for content on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

• Indian authorities: Meta's algorithms amplify content, so intermediary status is in question
• Meta agreed to report child safety directly to the I4C portal
• NCPCR is conducting a formal investigation into CSAM-related advertising on Meta platforms
• In the US, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion over 10 years in child harm lawsuits