Meta Tightens Safeguards For PM Modi, Other Prominent Accounts After MeitY Summons

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Meta has tightened oversight of posts by PM Modi and other prominent accounts after MeitY summoned its global public policy head
  • The move comes as the Centre has rejected Meta's explanation for the incident and intensified scrutiny of the social media giant's content moderation practices
  • Posts from such accounts will now undergo multiple levels of review involving senior company officials before moderation decisions are taken