Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, did remove a significant amount of harmful content in India. In April, Meta eliminated 5.4 million bad posts from Instagram and over 11.6 million damaging posts from Facebook in India. Through the Indian grievance procedure, Facebook received 17,124 reports; 9,977 of those were resolved using user tools.
Support for hacked accounts, data download choices, and reporting channels are all part of this compliance with IT Rules 2021. The content removed spans various categories, including hate speech, misinformation, child exploitation, and terrorism.
These actions are part of Meta's compliance with India's IT Rules 2021, which require large digital platforms to publish monthly compliance reports detailing their content moderation efforts. These removals were likely due to violations of Meta's community standards or policies against harmful content.
Meta's approach includes using advanced AI technologies and a team of moderators to swiftly identify and address violations of its community standards. The company also collaborates with local authorities and organizations to ensure its policies are culturally and legally appropriate for the region.
Meta's initiative underscores its commitment to creating a safer online environment while balancing the need for freedom of expression. The company continues to refine its algorithms and moderation processes to better manage harmful content and respond effectively to user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.
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