The Union government has asked Meta to ensure that the algorithms on its social media platforms do not disproportionately amplify “a single or limited set of narratives”. It also asked the technology company to monitor posts that could trigger public disorder, incite violence or fuel other unlawful activity.
The advisory came amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission and its handling of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Although the advisory did not explicitly mention the protests, it referred to “periods of heightened public-order sensitivity” and “ongoing public events”.
Digital rights organisation Internet Freedom Foundation said such measures could enable the “suppression” of reporting on the demonstrations and called for the directive to be withdrawn. Read on.
Student leader Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a notice directing them to furnish a Rs 10,000 bond to maintain peace during an inquiry. The case concerns allegations of their involvement in protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi.
The president of the All India Students’ Association was detained on Friday during a protest near Barakhamba Road. They were released at 6 am the following day after being held overnight at the RK Puram Police...