indiaSource: The Times of IndiaPublished
Parliament Demands Zuckerberg's Apology Over PM Modi Video
india · The Times of IndiaA parliamentary committee has called for Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize for removing a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The committee also warned of stripping Meta of its safe harbor protection if the apology is not forthcoming.
At a glance
- The parliamentary committee criticized Meta's handling of the PM's video, calling it a 'serious failure' or a 'deliberate attempt to tarnish the PM's image'.
- The committee demanded stricter measures against content that violates social media platforms' policies, including child sexual abuse material and cyber frauds.
- The BJP MP highlighted the high online viewership of a recent protest, which he attributed to the platforms' algorithm favoring new entrants.