META vs Modi Govt Debate: Safe Harbor Threat Forces Retreat? | Wake-Up Call For Big Tech In India?
In this episode of News Track, anchor Marya discusses the summons issued to Meta's global team by the Indian government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
In this episode of News Track, anchor Marya discusses the summons issued to Meta's global team by the Indian government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video was temporarily removed. Panelists Sanjay Sahay, Jiten Jain, and Dr. Pawan Duggal analyze the legal and algorithmic implications under Section 79 of the IT Act. Pawan Duggal emphasizes, 'The moment you lost your exemption from legal liability, you cease to be an intermediary.' Cyber security expert Jiten Jain points out that algorithms are developed and trained by humans, warning that control over content visibility can impact democratic processes.
TechnoPro founder Sanjay Sahay notes that global platforms lack adequate algorithmic audits, causing repeated technical glitches. The experts discuss whether Meta risks losing safe harbor protection, transforming into a publisher subject to civil and criminal liability. They urge the government to enforce strict regulatory accountability, implement comprehensive AI legislation, and strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms to protect digital sovereignty and user rights.
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