Google will now report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) directly to Indian authorities. This alters its global practice. Previously, Google routed such reports through a U.S. non-profit organization. The move aligns Google with Meta. Meta recently made a similar change.
This followed pressure from the Indian government to expedite the reporting process. India is a major market for Google services, including YouTube. The country has pushed tech companies for faster, more direct action on sensitive content.
Google states the new proposal is part of its "ongoing discussions with the government of India." The company highlights its significant investment in detecting and removing such material.