Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, may be required to apologize for the removal of a video featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a parliament panel chief. The panel chief made this statement after Meta apologized for the removal of the video. The incident has sparked a row over the company's algorithmic bias and content moderation policies.
Meta's India chief was recently booked in connection with the incident, and the company has faced scrutiny from the parliamentary panel over its handling of the situation. The panel members have sought accountability and an explanation for the removal of the video, with some accusing Zuckerberg of intending to destabilize India. The company has stated that it is ready to apologize for the error related to the Prime Minister's post.
The incident highlights concerns over social media companies' content moderation policies and their impact on political discourse in India. The row also underscores the Indian government's increasing scrutiny of tech companies and their operations in the country.