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Amit Malviya accuses tech platforms of hiding behind algorithms
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has accused social media platforms of using their algorithms to hide bias from users. In an interview with NDTV, he said: "If you write a certain…
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BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has accused social media platforms of using their algorithms to hide bias from users. In an interview with NDTV, he said: "If you write a certain code which is not transparent and users cannot see it, then clearly you can hide behind algorithms." The remark comes amid an ongoing tussle between the ruling party and tech firms over content moderation and algorithmic transparency. Malviya did not name specific platforms but argued that opaque code allows companies to shape public opinion without accountability. The government has previously pushed for greater scrutiny of social media algorithms under the IT rules.
The Indian Opinion
Accusing platforms of hiding behind algorithms is a fair political point, but it skips the real trade-off: full transparency could expose proprietary code and security loopholes. The same demand for openness is rarely made of party messaging apps. The test will come if the government tables a law that forces platforms to disclose their recommendation logic, and whether it applies equally to all political actors.
Source: ndtv.com
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