Meta is facing questions from Democratic senators and state attorneys general over the suspension of an antiTrump protest group's Instagram account, raising concerns about the company's handling of political speech just days before the November 3 congressional elections.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared that Meta has restricted his Instagram account in India, and is also not providing any explanation even after continuous enquiries. Emphasising that the action reflects pressure from the Modi Government, he said Meta is suppressing voices raising issues such as the examination leaks and forceful imposition.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed Meta restricted his account in India without explanation, adding to the controversy surrounding the company's handling of PM Modi's Facebook video and ongoing government scrutiny.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is expected to meet Meta executives on August 5 to seek clarification on CSAM handling, WhatsApp username risks and content moderation practices.
Meta has agreed to appear before the government to explain policy and technical issues concerning the company, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.
New Delhi: Meta has admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video on Facebook was removed in error and said it has now been restored as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) summoned the global heads of Meta and Instagram over the brief blocking of the content, according to a statement on Tuesday. “The.
According to a report by TechCrunch, Instagram Plus subscribers will gain access to several exclusive features, including the ability to see how many people rewatched their Stories and create unlimited Story audience lists beyond the existing Close Friends option.
New Delhi: Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames and unique IDs, enabling users to send messages and make voice or video calls without revealing their phone numbers, according to reports. Global Rollout Expected by 2026 The new feature is expected to be rolled out globally by June 2026. Both individuals and businesses.
The future of technology, according to Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, is not in smartphones but in glasses. At its annual developers’ conference, Meta Connect, held on September 17, the company unveiled a fresh lineup of smart eyewear infused with artificial intelligence, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban and Oakley. Zuckerberg presented the devices as the next.
