Meta cites 'error' after PM Modi's Facebook video briefly disappears
Meta admitted that a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the NEET paper leak controversy was briefly removed from Facebook due to an automated error. The video, which outlined government plans for fast-track courts and stricter laws, has since been restored.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the sensitivity of social media platforms regarding political content and the potential for algorithmic errors to impact public discourse.
NEW DELHI: Meta on Tuesday admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first selfie video on Facebook, meant to address GenZ over NEET paper leak, was taken down briefly due to an "error"."The content was removed in error and has since been restored," said a Meta spokesperson, as quoted by ANI.This comes as PM Modi's video was "unavailable" for a little time on Facebook but was later restored. The video was PM Modi assuring that the government will bring in more strict actions against paper leaks.
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