Centre Directs Meta to Overhaul Content Promotion Systems on Facebook and Instagram
· Technology · Times of India, Indian Express
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an advisory directing Meta to revise recommendation algorithms on Facebook and Instagram. The Centre ordered the social media giant to prevent disproportionate exposure to single narratives and ensure a diverse feed of credible information. The ministry also demanded strengthened mechanisms to swiftly identify and review content capable of inciting public disorder or violence. The advisory cites obligations under the Information Technology Rules of 2021 regarding due diligence and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
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Social media platforms operating in India face tighter regulatory scrutiny over algorithmic content distribution and public order during sensitive public events.
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