Meta restricts access to viral AI video of Keralam CM dancing over power cuts
‘We have restricted access to your content in India pursuant to notice from the Government of India’, a message from Meta shared by the creators said
Meta has placed restrictions on access to a viral AI-generated video in India, featuring Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan dancing alongside officials of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) in response to recent power cuts. The video, posted on September 10 by the Instagram account aikavala, amassed over 1.78 crore views by September 14.
Satheesan, who recently praised the video at an event organized by the Kerala High Court, claimed he could outdance Malayalam actor Mohanlal and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Aikavala informed that Meta complied with a legal request and restricted access in India, though they were uncertain about the exact reason. The video remains viewable from other countries.
Earlier, Meta had removed critical news videos and those related to Satheesan, but the Chief Minister's Office denied any requests for their removal and instead sought their reinstatement.
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