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07 Aug

Indian Government Holds Technical Discussions With Meta Over Deepfakes and Content Moderation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, Deepfakes, India, Meta, Social Media

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government shifted to technical discussions with social media giant Meta following two days of intensive questioning regarding platform compliance and content moderation. During the session, Meta representatives detailed specific technical solutions and proposed measures to address the Centre's growing concerns over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, bot accounts, and unlabelled synthetically-generated content circulating across its platforms. Government officials instructed the company to implement specific operational safeguards and report back on measurable outcomes, with regular follow-ups scheduled to track progress. A central focus of the technical talks was the continued virality and reappearance of harmful…

31 Jul

Hyderabad Police File FIR Against Meta India Head, Social Media Handles Over Alleged Offensive Posts on PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingHyderabad, Meta

Hyderabad (Rajeev Sharma): The Cyber Crime Wing of Hyderabad Police has registered a criminal case against the India head of Meta Platforms and the operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegations that objectionable and manipulated content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated on social media during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation over the NEET paper leak. The FIR was registered following a complaint submitted by T. Saikiran Goud, a member of the BJP Telangana social media team. According to the complaint, Goud noticed multiple reels and posts on Facebook and Instagram on July…

05 Jul

MeitY Seeks Answers from Meta, Orders Removal of Child Sexual Abuse Content Linked to Instagram Ads

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Meta

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly taken stringent action against Meta over the alleged circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) through paid advertisements on Instagram. According to sources, the ministry has directed the company to immediately block all advertisements and content found to be promoting or enabling access to such illegal material. Sources familiar with the development said the Centre has expressed serious concern over the issue and has asked Meta to ensure that all such content is taken down without delay. The government has also sought a detailed…

17 Jun

WhatsApp Set to Introduce Advertisements in Messaging App for the First Time

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyMeta, Status, Updates tab, WhatsApp ads

New Delhi, June 16, 2025 — In a major shift from its original ad-free promise, WhatsApp is officially preparing to roll out advertisements within its app. The move marks the first time the world’s most popular messaging platform will feature paid promotions, sparking a new era of monetization under parent company Meta.According to the latest announcement, ads will not appear in personal chats or group conversations. Instead, they will be limited to the "Updates" section a space that includes Status updates and Channels. This tab will now host targeted promotions, allowing users to view advertisements between content they follow or…

24 Feb

Meta Boosts Executive Bonuses Amid Layoffs, Plans New India Campus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyExecutive Bonuses, Facebook, Layoffs, Meta

(National Times Bureau), February 24, 2025: Meta is under fire after announcing higher bonuses for executives while simultaneously laying off 3,600 employees. In a corporate filing on February 20, the tech giant revealed it had approved an increase in the target bonus percentage for its top executives. Double the Bonus for Executives Previously, Meta’s executive officers had a target bonus of 75% of their base salary. Under the new plan, they can now receive up to 200% of their salary, as reported by CNBC. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not included in this new bonus structure. Layoffs Despite Growth The…