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India Summons Meta's Global Executives Over PM Modi's Video Briefly Blocked
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The Ministry of Electronics and IT has summoned Meta's global policy heads after a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly withheld by Facebook in India.
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India Summons Meta's Global Executives Over PM Modi's Video Briefly Blocked
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has summoned Meta's global policy heads after a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly withheld by Facebook in India. The ministry intends to discuss Meta's compliance with India's technology-focused laws. The decision is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over social media regulation in India. The ministry has expressed concerns over Meta's compliance with India's technology-focused laws, particularly with regards to deepfakes and other forms of online content. The ministry has also expressed concerns over the impact of social media on Indian society, particularly with regards to the spread of misinformation and hate speech. The ministry is expected to discuss the issue further with Meta's global policy heads in the coming days.
MeitY Summons Meta, Instagram Executives Over Removal Of PM Modi's Student Protest Outreach Video
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India Summons Meta's Top Executives Over PM Modi's Briefly Blocked Video
The Indian government has summoned Meta's top executives after a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed by Facebook in India. The video was uploaded by Modi last week and featured his message to young people. The government has rejected Meta's explanation for the removal, saying that the issue is far from settled. The incident has sparked concerns about censorship and the role of social media in India.
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