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Zuckerberg apologises over Meta content lapses
NDTV··7 Aug
Government sources said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg conveyed apologies for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and errors in operating the platform after meetings in New Delhi. Meta global policy head Joel Kaplan met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a temporary restriction on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. Sources said Meta also admitted paid boosting of certain content.
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What It Means For You
- Users of Facebook and Instagram can track how India is pressing Meta on illegal content and paid boosting.
- Parents and guardians can note government focus on child sexual abuse material appearing in ads and feeds.
- Anyone posting on Meta apps can see compliance talks continuing after the temporary removal of a PM post.
What's Happening
- Government sources said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg conveyed apologies over CSAM, deepfakes and platform errors.
- Meta global policy head Joel Kaplan met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after Modi's Facebook post was briefly restricted.
- Sources said Meta admitted illegal content was promoted and that money was paid to boost certain content.
What Safe Harbour Pressure Means For Platforms
- A parliamentary panel had sought an unqualified apology from Zuckerberg within three days or warned of action.
- Officials told Meta that selecting who receives content can put safe harbour under the IT Act at risk.
- The meetings follow a government notice last month over alleged CSAM in paid Instagram advertisements.
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