The Economic Times

Oops! They did it again: Metas algorithm trips over Modis video, but the real glitch is bigger

Meta temporarily removed Prime Minister Modi's video, citing a technical error which the government disputed. This incident revealed ongoing concerns about platform content moderation and algorithmic biases. The company's global affairs chief issued an apology for various operational lapses and content issues. India's IT rules require platforms to exercise due diligence and remove illegal content promptly. The article argues for separating platform amplification from intermediary services to ensure fair regulation.