Government Asks Meta to Prevent Recommendation Bias on Platforms
· Technology · Economic Times, The Hindu
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an advisory dated October 10 asking Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives. The government directed Instagram and Facebook's parent company to strengthen checks on content that could incite violence or cause public disorder. Authorities also asked Meta to provide adequate context on media depicting ongoing public events where authenticity or location may be unclear. The advisory follows reports from agencies suggesting algorithms favored certain content over others, and arrives amid protests in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Why it matters
Social media platforms operating in India face increased regulatory pressure to maintain content diversity and prevent the amplification of misleading narratives.
Read the original report — Economic Times
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