Meta apologises for removing PM Modi's Facebook post, admits paid content boosting: Govt
Meta's Global Affairs head Joel Kaplan apologized to Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, attributing it to a technical glitch. The company admitted to lapses in content moderation and acknowledged that significant funds were used to boost specific content. Meta's compliance with legal obligations will be crucial to maintain its safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act.