Indian experts have expressed their belief that the recent actions taken by the Indian government towards major digital platforms—starting with scrutiny of the suggested usernames feature on WhatsApp, reviewing similar features in Telegram and Signal, and culminating in the notice issued to Meta regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse material in paid advertisements on Instagram—all reflect a more stringent regulatory approach, as the government strengthens its oversight of emerging technologies and internet safety in the age of artificial intelligence.

Technology sector observers note that AI-powered platforms are radically reshaping digital content, identity, and data ecosystems, necessitating tighter and more continuous regulatory oversight to protect privacy, ensure transparency, and maintain user consent.

The Indian government's moves also come amid a broader global trend to hold digital platforms accountable for algorithms that promote addiction, according to the German news agency dpa.

European Union regulators have accused Meta of failing to mitigate the risks arising from the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram, alongside enhancing user age verification procedures and providing greater protection for minors.

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