Inside Meta-govt meeting: Removal of PM Modi video, child abuse content

The discussions with Meta officials, which lasted for 45 minutes, centred around the removal of PM Modi's Gen Z outreach video and concerns over 'inappropriate' content on Meta platforms.

The government flagged the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video and lapses in curbing child sexual abuse material during its high-level meeting with Meta executives on Wednesday. The meeting, which lasted for about 45 minutes, comes amid heightened scrutiny over the content moderation practices of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.

Sources said the discussions centred around the removal of PM Modi's Gen Z outreach video, alleged non-compliance with government requirements, and concerns over "inappropriate" content on Meta platforms.

Led by Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, the Meta delegation included Vice President Neil Potts, senior director Rafael Frankel and officials Aman Jain and Priya Srinivasan. The government side was represented by IT Ministry secretary S Krishnan.

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