IT ministry asks Meta to revamp algorithms, submit roadmap to tackle deepfakes
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed Meta to revamp its algorithms and provide a roadmap for curbing deepfakes and illegal content. The government is increasing pressure on the platform to improve content moderation and data localization compliance.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing global trend of governments exerting stricter regulatory control over social media giants to combat misinformation and harmful synthetic media.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has asked Meta to revamp its algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap aimed at curbing deepfakes, propaganda and other manipulated or illegal content on its platforms.The directive was issued during recent discussions between MeitY officials and Meta, amid growing concerns over the spread of synthetic and manipulated content online, ANI cites.Meta asked to strengthen content moderationOfficials have asked the social media giant to strengthen its content moderation systems and act faster on takedown requests from authorised government agencies, the sources said.MeitY also sought greater compliance with data-localisation requirements and asked Meta to work more closely with government agencies to speed up the identification and removal of deepfakes, morphed images and misleading posts.The government has also pushed for specific algorithmic changes to limit the reach and amplification of propaganda and manipulated media.Meta outlines technical measuresThe directive followed talks in which Meta…
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