Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and policy chief Joel Kaplan formally apologized to India’s government over content moderation failures, including the temporary removal of PM Modi’s video, child abuse material, and deepfakes. Following parliamentary summons, Meta acknowledged errors and committed to stricter compliance with Indian regulations, signaling tighter oversight for global tech firms.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for failing to address child sexual abuse and deepfake content on Facebook and Instagram, clarifying the apology is unrelated to Prime Minister Modi’s video removal. Amidst India’s tightening social media regulations, this admission intensifies the digital safety debate and hints at upcoming stricter laws.
Indian parliamentary committee issues Meta a 3-day ultimatum over user data security and content moderation concerns. The social media giant faces scrutiny over privacy lapses, with possible further action if unresolved. This regulatory pressure signals tighter oversight of tech platforms in India.
Meta faces growing backlash after Facebook briefly removed PM Modi’s paper leak video, citing a technical error. India’s IT panel demands a personal apology from Mark Zuckerberg and a written explanation within 10 days, questioning the platform’s legal protections under Section 79.
India’s government has slammed Meta over paid Instagram ads enabling child exploitation and abuse. Issuing a notice, the IT ministry demanded an immediate halt to such content and action against algorithmic amplification. Meta risks legal consequences if it fails to comply within seven days.
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta moves Bombay High Court over deepfake videos. She seeks removal of AI-generated explicit morphed content from social media. Court orders practical protocol to delete objectionable links without blocking legitimate content. Next hearing set for July 6.
