MeitY asks Meta to review FB, Insta recommendation algorithms over misleading content

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Meta to review and adjust Facebook and Instagram's recommendation algorithms to avoid amplifying misleading or out-of-context content that could threaten public order. The advisory emphasizes algorithmic transparency, diversity of content, and rapid action on harmful visuals while respecting lawful expression.

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