MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, submit roadmap to curb deepfakes: Report
MeitY has asked Meta to revamp its algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap to tackle deepfakes, propaganda and manipulated content, sources said. The government also wants faster takedowns, stronger moderation and closer coordination to curb harmful content.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed Meta to revamp its algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap to curb the spread of deepfakes, manipulated media, propaganda, and other illegal content on its platforms. The directive was given during a meeting between MeitY officials and Meta's technical team, as the Indian government intensifies its scrutiny of the social media giant's content moderation practices.
The government has requested specific algorithmic changes to improve the detection and removal of harmful and manipulated content, along with strengthening its content moderation systems and responding more swiftly to takedown requests from authorized government agencies.
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