Policy · Updated 18 Oct, 09:26 pm IST

MeitY asks Meta to curb recommendation-driven narrative concentration

Why it matters for readers: It matters because social media recommendations can shape what many people see during protests or public events.

MeitY advised Meta to prevent its recommendation systems from disproportionately exposing users to a single or limited set of narratives.1
The advisory asks Meta to provide appropriate context for photos, videos, graphics or other content depicting ongoing public events where authenticity, date, location or circumstances may be unclear.1
MeitY asked Meta to review content-ranking and recommendation mechanisms to avoid repeatedly amplifying potentially misleading, manipulated or out-of-context content.1
The advisory emphasizes stepping up checks on content that could cause public disorder or incite violence or other unlawful activity.1

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