Meta removes over 5 million offending posts from India in six months

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, disclosed that its moderation teams have removed over 5 million pieces of content flagged as violating its policies in India during the last half‑year. The removed material includes posts containing hate speech, misinformation, graphic violence and other forms of content that breach the company's community standards. Meta said the action reflects its ongoing effort to comply with Indian regulations and to curb the spread of harmful material on its platforms. The company did not break down the numbers by platform, but said the volume of takedowns has risen as it expands its local moderation workforce and employs AI tools to detect policy‑violating material faster. Meta also urged users to report any content they find objectionable, as the move comes amid heightened scrutiny from Indian authorities urging tech firms to be more proactive in removing illegal and harmful content.