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  1. 05AI & TechnologyIndian government and Meta hold technical discussions on deepfakes and compliance
  2. 07AI & TechnologyIndia's Government e-Marketplace plans AI integration for public procurement
AI & Technology05 / 09

Indian government and Meta hold technical discussions on deepfakes and compliance

A medium shot of Ashwini Vaishnaw, an Indian politician, wearing a formal suit and tie while standing indoors at an official setting.
Photo: Mukesh.kfc / Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0

What happened

The Indian government and Meta held a third day of discussions, entering a technical round involving IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Meta global affairs head Joel Kaplan. The talks focused on content recommendation algorithms, compliance with Indian laws, and strategies to mitigate deepfakes and child sexual abuse material.

Why it matters

The talks underscore mounting regulatory pressure on major social media platforms operating in India. For Meta, aligning its algorithmic moderation and compliance practices with local legal standards is vital to safeguarding its operations in one of its largest global markets.

Bigger picture

The meeting reflects a broader global shift toward stricter oversight of major technology firms. Regulators worldwide are increasingly demanding algorithmic transparency and holding platforms accountable for online harms.

Watch next

Watch for official government statements or policy announcements regarding specific compliance mandates following the technical discussions.

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AI & Technology07 / 09

India's Government e-Marketplace plans AI integration for public procurement

What happened

Government e-Marketplace CEO Mihir Kumar announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence and predictive analytics into the platform. Following the achievement of 20 lakh crore rupees in gross merchandise value, the platform aims to expand MSME participation and develop next-generation digital public infrastructure.

Why it matters

Deploying AI and analytics at this scale marks a major technological shift for public sector procurement in India. For vendors and MSMEs, these upgrades could alter contract accessibility and the efficiency of public bidding.

Bigger picture

The move highlights the broader evolution of India's Digital Public Infrastructure, where state-backed platforms increasingly incorporate advanced analytics to modernize government supply chains and industrial participation.

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Monitor the rollout timeline for AI-driven tools on the platform and subsequent metrics regarding MSME onboarding and transaction volume.

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