India pushes child rights body to fast-track AI tool to detect child sexual abuse material

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi directed the NCPCR to expedite an AI-based tool for detecting child sexual exploitation and abuse material online, developed with MeitY, along with social media guidelines for tech companies. No launch date, technical details or enforcement procedures were disclosed.

• NCPCR is building the CSEAM detection tool with MeitY
• The tool is meant to flag material proactively, not via complaints
• No launch date or details on the social media guidelines
• Pending files must be cleared by December 31, 2026