Google will now report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities. This alters its global practice. Previously, Google routed such reports through a U.S. non-profit organization.
The change aligns Google with Meta. Meta made a similar move recently, following pressure from the Indian government to expedite the reporting process.
India, a major market for Google services like YouTube, 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 also highlights its significant investment in detecting and removing such material.