Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over platform content and errors

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government for issues involving child sexual abuse material, deepfake content, and operational errors on Meta platforms. The apology follows a directive from a parliamentary standing committee, which had demanded an explanation for the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook. The committee had warned the company that it could face action if it failed to apologise within a three-day window.

Reports indicate that the government has challenged Meta's status as an intermediary under the Information Technology Act, suggesting that the company's role in determining content distribution may affect its legal protections. Meta has attributed the removal of the Prime Minister's video to a technical error and has expressed regret for mistakes in its platform operations. The company also acknowledged that payments were made to boost certain types of content on its services.