Centre asks Meta to review Instagram, Facebook algorithms amid CJP stir

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In an advisory dated October 10, the ministry asked Meta to provide adequate context for photographs, videos, graphics and other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly when users may not be able to readily establish their authenticity, date, location or circumstances. (File Photo)The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, to review its recommendation systems and ensure users are not disproportionately exposed to a single or limited set of narratives.It has also directed the social media company to strengthen checks on content that could cause public disorder, incite violence or promote other unlawful activities.In an advisory dated October 10, the ministry asked Meta to provide adequate context for photographs, videos, graphics and other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly when users may not be able to readily establish their authenticity, date, location or circumstances.While the advisory does not cite a specific incident that led to its issuance, it comes amid content related to protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition parties in Delhi  has surfaced on social media platforms.CJP and Opposition have protested demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.(With PTI Inputs)