New Delhi, August 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The government has made it clear that Meta’s platforms must operate in accordance with Indian laws and regulations, with recent discussions focused on aligning the company’s content moderation and platform governance practices with the country’s legal framework, government sources said on Sunday.
Sources said it would be factually incorrect to suggest that the government had asked Meta to completely overhaul its recommendation algorithms. Instead, the discussions have centred on ensuring that the company’s content policies, enforcement mechanisms and governance systems adequately reflect Indian legal requirements.
One of the concerns raised by the government is the limited understanding of India’s linguistic and cultural diversity among teams operating from outside the country. Officials stressed the need for stronger local expertise, including a better understanding of Indian languages and cultural nuances, to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of content moderation.
The government has also taken a firm position on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), stressing that such content cannot be tolerated on digital platforms.
According to the sources, the presence of CSAM amounts to a serious violation of applicable rules, and Meta is expected to put in place stronger and more proactive systems to detect and remove such material. Officials made it clear that concrete action, rather than assurances, would be required.
Deepfake content was another key issue discussed with the social media company. Government sources said content posted by authorised or verified accounts should not be incorrectly labelled as deepfakes by automated moderation systems.
Given the sensitivity of such cases, officials favoured a “human-in-the-loop” review mechanism under which content would be examined by people before a removal decision is taken.
The government also raised concerns about synthetically generated content resurfacing on Meta’s platforms after being identified and removed as a deepfake.
Sources said Meta has been asked to explain what measures it is taking to prevent such content from reappearing or being redistributed after removal.
The discussions are part of the government’s broader effort to ensure that major digital platforms operating in India comply with domestic laws while accounting for the country’s distinctive linguistic, cultural and regulatory environment.
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