Meta CEO Zuckerberg apologises for child abuse ads, deepfakes and errors in operations
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for issues regarding child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, and operational errors on its platforms. The company is currently in discussions with Indian government officials to ensure compliance with local IT laws and safe-harbour regulations.
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This highlights the growing tension between global tech giants and national governments over content moderation, platform accountability, and the legal definition of intermediary liability.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly sent his apologies on Wednesday for CSAM (child sexual abuse material), deepfake content, and errors in operating the platformThe IT giant admitted that they were paid a"lot of money" for boosting certain type of content, as per PTI sources. The sources said Meta was told that its eligibility for safe-harbour protection under the IT Act could be questioned, as its platforms actively select and distribute content to users rather than merely hosting third-party content.
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