Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 12:52pm on 25 Oct 2023,Wednesday India
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized an end to the era of leniency towards social media platforms, stating that strict accountability will be enforced globally. Chandrasekhar's comments followed a US federal lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of harming young users' mental health. He highlighted the need for platforms to be more accountable, insisting that the days of immunity are over. Chandrasekhar affirmed India's commitment to ensuring citizens' protection, indicating a zero-tolerance policy for non-compliance with IT rules. Meta, criticized for prioritizing profit over user security, defended its efforts to keep teens safe online amid growing scrutiny.
