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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HasanAbi calls for permanent ban on streamer Asmongold
Streamer HasanAbi has demanded that Twitch and YouTube permanently ban fellow creator Asmongold, reigniting debate over platform moderation. During a livestream on August 9, HasanAbi criticised Asmongold's defence of remarks that earned…
Govt to review Meta on deepfakes, HC queries copyright tool
India's IT Ministry will meet Meta later this week to review action taken against deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, and unlabelled AI content. Times Now reports that the government has questioned Meta…
Meta faces US child safety lawsuit as India questions content moderation
Meta is facing a fresh legal battle in the US after a New Mexico state court ordered it to pay $567 million into a teen mental-health fund and implement stronger protections for…
Twitch streamer Asmongold reveals health scare amid suspension
Twitch streamer Asmongold has broken his silence about a health scare that coincided with his latest Twitch ban. The 36-year-old said his Zackrawrr channel was suspended for two weeks on August 7…
Govt presses Meta on deepfakes, CSAM, algorithm compliance
The Indian government has completed three rounds of discussions with Meta on content moderation, deepfakes and platform algorithms, with another round expected next week. Government sources clarified that MeitY did not direct…
Government examines if Meta’s recommendation system fits intermediary status
The government is examining whether Meta's recommendation systems and paid content promotion disqualify it from legal protection as an intermediary under the IT Act, government sources said. The key issue is whether…
MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, curb deepfakes and propaganda
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked Meta to revamp its algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap to curb deepfakes, propaganda and manipulated content. Officials want faster takedowns of harmful…
Centre cuts sensitive content takedown time to 2 hours
The Centre has slashed the time given to social media platforms to remove sensitive content from 24 hours to two hours, the government announced on Thursday. The change is part of amendments…
Govt summons Meta global team over algorithmic bias, deepfakes
The government has summoned Meta's global team to answer questions on algorithmic bias and its role in public order, days after a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly restricted on…
