MeitY summons Meta, Instagram global heads amid scrutiny over PM Modi video removal: Sources
- On Tuesday, Meta apologized after temporarily restricting a video shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding Cockroach Janta Party -led protests. The company attributed the restriction to an internal technical glitch rather than a deliberate moderation decision.
- Heightened scrutiny from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently followed controversies regarding advertisements allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material on Instagram. Government sources indicated authorities view the Modi video incident very seriously.
- Users clicking the 'See Why' option on the restricted post initially saw a notice citing a legal request. Meta subsequently restored the content, stating the error originated within its automated moderation systems.
- Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw directed the ministry to summon Meta officials for explanation. Authorities intend to evaluate the safeguards in place to prevent such platform errors.
- Balancing automated moderation across 3.5 billion users remains a challenge, as Meta has previously mistakenly removed content from political figures like Rahul Gandhi. The company continues refining its AI-based detection tools.
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