Meta Apologizes for Briefly Removing Indian PM's Video

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has found itself in hot water after briefly removing a video posted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, which was part of Modi's efforts to quell protests over university exams, was taken down by Meta due to a mistaken claim of a legal complaint.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism and regulatory scrutiny, with India's government calling for Meta to explain the incident and establish new protocols for moderation of content on its platforms. S. Krishnan, the secretary of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has said that Meta has agreed to come to India to explain the situation and address the concerns of the Indian government.

The university exams at the center of the protests have become a major factor in a youth protest movement in India, with many students and parents expressing frustration over the exams' cancellation and the alleged leak of questions. Modi's efforts to quell the protests through social media have been seen as a key part of his government's response to the crisis.

The incident highlights the complex and often fraught relationship between social media companies and governments around the world. As social media platforms continue to grow in influence and reach, they are increasingly being called upon to take responsibility for the content they host and the impact it has on society.