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BJP’s Malviya says Instagram algorithm boosts Jantar Mantar, mutes Jharkhand
BJP’s Malviya says Instagram algorithm boosts Jantar Mantar, mutes Jharkhand
BJP leader Amit Malviya has alleged that Meta's Instagram algorithm boosts content related to the Jantar Mantar protests while suppressing posts from Jharkhand. NDTV reports that Malviya posted the accusation on social…
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BJP leader Amit Malviya has alleged that Meta's Instagram algorithm boosts content related to the Jantar Mantar protests while suppressing posts from Jharkhand. NDTV reports that Malviya posted the accusation on social media, saying the company 'sits in judgment of India's public discourse'. The claim is based on a data analysis conducted by NDTV, though the outlet has not released the full methodology. The allegation adds to the growing debate over foreign tech platforms and their influence on Indian politics.
The Indian Opinion
The charge that Meta deliberately tilts the scales in Indian political discourse is an old one, but this time it comes with a specific claim. Both sides often cry bias without offering proof. The real test will be whether the company releases a transparent breakdown of how its algorithm treats posts from different regions and protest sites. Until then, it remains a he-said, she-said over lines of code.
Source: ndtv.com
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