ETtech Explainer: Why Meta's Zuckerberg may have to publicly bend the knee in IndiaA parliamentary panel sought an apology from Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, warning that...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding 'what-to-show-to-whom' fits intermediary statusIf a platform determines what content gets shown to users, it amounts to publishing, and platforms would then have to take responsibility f...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report saysThe US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy t...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Oops! They did it again: Meta’s algorithm trips over Modi’s video, but the real glitch is biggerMeta temporarily removed Prime Minister Modi's video, citing a technical error which the government disputed. This incident revealed ongoin...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Government tightens deepfake rules, mandates AI content labels and three-hour takedown timelineIndia has mandated clear labelling for AI-generated synthetic content. Social media platforms now have only three hours to remove unlawful ...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
After apology over PM Modi post, govt to question Meta on its algorithmsIndia's government will question Meta's global team about its algorithms and safeguards. This scrutiny follows a recent Facebook post remov...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Govt slashes online content takedown time to two hours for sensitive mattersAccording to the statement, amendments were made on February 10, 2026, in the IT Rules 2021 to strengthen the regulatory framework to addre...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Protest is a legitimate form of democratic dialogue, should build consensus: Mohan BhagwatMohan Bhagwat stated protest is a democratic dialogue tool for consensus building. He acknowledged Gen Z's genuine concerns and their desir...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
As Canada moves to restrict social media for kids under 16, this 21-year-old built an app that wants users to STOP doomscrolling: Lyvio has no ads, algorithms or likesA 21-year-old Canadian student has built Lyvio, a social media app with no ads, algorithms, likes or follower counts. The app is designed t...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits ahead of trialTikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits concerning addictive platform designs. Young plaintiffs alleged social media platforms harmed th...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Representatives of social media platforms like Google, Meta appear before parliamentary panel on ITA parliamentary panel convened a meeting with social media platforms to address regulatory matters, which was also attended by government o...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Meta summons: Government to question global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public orderMeta's global team will face government questioning next week. They will address algorithmic bias and the company's public order role. This...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study findsIn a study published on Friday, eSafety also found most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social media just as frequently in March...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
PM Modi’s post to Insta ads: A look at notices sent to Meta in IndiaThe government also raised concerns over Meta-owned WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, asking the company to pause its rollout over fear...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Musk's X opposes Australia's tougher teen social media rulesElon Musk's X platform criticizes Australia's proposed internet regulator powers. Australia's law barring accounts for under-16s faces sign...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST