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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.kfcCC BY 4.0

What happened

The Indian government and Meta are conducting a third round of technical meetings led by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Meta’s global affairs head, Joel Kaplan. The dialogue focuses on content recommendation algorithms, compliance with Indian law, and the company's strategies for mitigating deepfakes and child sexual abuse material.

Why it matters

These discussions underscore the mounting regulatory pressure on major social media firms in India. For Meta, successfully aligning its algorithmic moderation and compliance practices with local legal standards is a strategic necessity for maintaining operations in one of its largest global markets.

Bigger picture

This meeting reflects a global trend of governments seeking greater control over large technology platforms. Regulators are increasingly demanding more accountability regarding algorithmic transparency and the responsibility of platforms to mitigate digital harms.

Watch next

Monitor official government statements regarding specific compliance mandates and any forthcoming policy updates resulting from these technical discussions.

AI & Technology07 / 09

Government e-Marketplace plans AI integration to streamline 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 a 20 lakh crore rupee gross merchandise value, the platform aims to focus on expanding MSME participation and developing next-generation digital public infrastructure.

Why it matters

The adoption of AI and analytics on a platform of this scale represents a significant technological shift for public sector procurement. For vendors and MSMEs, these upgrades could alter the efficiency and accessibility of managing government contracts.

Bigger picture

This transition highlights the continued scaling of India's Digital Public Infrastructure, where state-backed platforms increasingly incorporate advanced technologies to modernize massive government supply chains and industrial participation.

Watch next

Monitor the phased rollout of AI-driven tools on the platform and subsequent updates regarding MSME engagement metrics.

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