Amid SIR protests, Centre tells social media platforms to flag misleading content
- Amid SIR protests, the IT Ministry issued an advisory on October 8 asking social media platforms to curb misleading content.
- Platforms were told to flag old photos and videos shown as current events, along with manipulated or AI-generated content.
- The ministry asked platforms to prioritise government complaints about content that could affect public order amid SIR protests.
- Platforms were asked to label misleading posts, cooperate with police and strengthen checks against unlawful content.
Source: timesnownews.com
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