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Govt-Meta compliance talks

Govt-Meta compliance talks

National · 16 updates

'Can't run in India as per US law': Govt-Meta talks focus on algorithms, compliance

Meta's international team is in ongoing talks with Indian government representatives today, aiming to align with local laws and tackle content moderation challenges. Officials are requesting insights into algorithms and preventive measures against harmful content. They are also discussing WhatsApp policies and strategies to combat CSAM. A meeting between IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Meta's global team is expected later today.

Can't run as per US law: Govt intensifies Meta scrutiny, proposes stricter AI rules

Can't run as per US law: Govt intensifies Meta scrutiny, proposes stricter AI rules

Centre, Meta to discuss policies, compliances, algorithms

The Union government will continue discussions with Meta’s technical team over the next three to four days on the company’s content moderation policies, algorithms, and compliance mechanisms, after the temporary takedown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook Reel raised concerns within the government, a senior official from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said

Meta admits algorithm gaps, more talks with govt likely: Sources

Meta admits algorithm gaps, more talks with govt likely: Sources

On day 3, MeitY-Meta technical teams hold talks on platform algorithms

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday held a third round of discussions with Meta, this time with their technical team, focusing on technical aspects of the social media giant’s platform algorithms, two people aware of the matter said

Meta on notice? India weighs action over IT rules

Centre seeks Meta's action on deepfakes, awaits legal opinion on further steps

Govt-Meta Talks: Social Media Giant Details Plan To Tackle Deepfakes, CSAM And Unlabelled AI Content

After Meta's apology, govt examines platform's role in 'what is shown to whom'

After Meta's apology, govt examines platform's role in 'what is shown to whom'

Govt asks Meta to revamp algorithms, curb spread of propaganda: Report

The government has sought these specific changes as part of efforts to strengthen the detection and removal of harmful and manipulated content.

Meta must comply with Indian law, not merely global policies: Centre

Govt presses Meta on sexual abuse content, deepfakes as talks continue

Govt presses Meta on sexual abuse content, deepfakes as talks continue

Meta Must Follow Indian Law, Not Just Global Policies: Govt Sources

Meta's Indian Dilemma: Algorithms, Audits, And Safe Harbour

While legal experts differ on the scope of the government's powers and Meta's obligations, they broadly agree that the dispute turns on how far intermediary protections extend when platforms actively recommend and amplify content.

India Urges Meta To Align Content Policies With Indian Laws, Strengthen Deepfake Oversight

Centre Details New Safeguards For Content Takedown After A Owaisi's Query

He also asked about specific measures being adopted to improve legal transparency in such actions.

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