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Meta ordered to pay USD 567 million to address kids' mental health amid CSAM content row in India
World | Aug 07, 2026, 09:13 AM ISTA New Mexico court in the US has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay USD 567 million over harms to young people linked to its platforms.
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OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India's law
India | Aug 06, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Government of India over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with the government treating the apology as a reflection of the strength of India's digital laws.
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Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta 'restricted' his account, amid Meta-Centre row over PM Modi's video
India | Aug 06, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTAAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that his social media account has been 'restricted' by Meta. He has asked the social media giant not to bow down in front of PM Modi, while adding that Meta has not responded to his queries.
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Meta apologises for removing PM Modi's video, chief global affairs officer calls takedown an error
India | Aug 05, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe US technology giant's global team led by its Global Affairs head Joel Kaplan met Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today. Meta owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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'Zuckerberg must apologise or else lose safe harbour': Parliament panel warns Meta over PM video
India | Aug 05, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTThe Centre will raise concerns over algorithmic bias, child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and content moderation when Meta's global executives meet officials in India on August 5 and 6.
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Meta faces NCPCR probe over alleged child sexual advertisement on its platforms
India | Aug 04, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched a formal inquiry into Meta over allegations that advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation material appeared on its platforms. The probe follows a BBC Eye report and the company's response to an earlier NCPCR notice.
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Meta under government scanner: IT Ministry to raise CSAM, platform accountability concerns
Technology | Aug 04, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTThe Indian government has summoned Meta's global team for discussions on August 5 and 6, with IT Secretary S. Krishnan confirming that issues related to the handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), platform accountability, and action against prominent user accounts will be raised.
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Several WhatsApp accounts in India 'put under review', blocked for 24 hours; here's what's happening
India | Aug 04, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTThe WhatsApp issue surfaced around Monday at 8 pm IST, with users receiving a message stating that their account activity and device information were being reviewed to ensure compliance with the platform's Terms of Service.
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Meta responds to FIR against its India head over posts on PM Modi during CJP protest: 'Cooperating'
India | Aug 01, 2026, 08:58 AM IST"We are in touch with the concerned agencies and are cooperating with them to resolve the matter," a Meta spokesperson said.
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Case filed against Meta India head over posts against PM Modi during CJP protests at Jantar Mantar
India | Jul 31, 2026, 09:39 AM ISTThe cases have been filed on complaints of two individuals who alleged that they came across multiple morphed and digitally manipulated videos and images portraying the prime minister in an obscene, derogatory and misleading manner.
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Meta in correction mode, outlines these safeguards after PM Modi’s Facebook post issue | DETAILS
India | Jul 29, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's first direct selfie video was restricted on Facebook briefly, wherein he vowed to crack down on the paper leak issues in the country. The tech giant Meta has revealed the new measures it has undertaken for such high-profile posts.
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Meta updates Ray-Ban display glasses with Threads support, Muse Spark AI and enhanced handwriting
Technology | Jul 29, 2026, 06:35 PM ISTMeta has rolled out a new software update for its Ray-Ban Display Glasses, introducing support for browsing Threads, sharing Instagram Instants, and enhanced Meta AI capabilities. The update also brings the Muse Spark AI model and improved Neural Handwriting.
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Meta admits error after PM Modi's Facebook video blocked; govt summons company's global policy head
India | Jul 28, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTMeta has issued a statement after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was blocked on Facebook, saying the content was mistakenly removed.
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Meta testing new AI StoryKit app that can turn photos into personalised bedtime stories for kids
Technology | Jul 23, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTMeta is testing a new StoryKit: Personalised Stories, which can generate customised children's storybooks complete with illustrations, narration and background music. Designed for parents, the app allows users to create stories by choosing a character, setting and life lesson.
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Instagram rolls out Replace Audio feature, lets users change music on published posts
Technology | Jul 22, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTInstagram Replace Audio feature helps users to change the music on already published feed posts and carousel posts without deleting or reuploading them. The update preserves likes, comments, shares and reach, making it easier for creators and brands to refresh older content.
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Meta removes Muse AI Image feature after Instagram users raise privacy concerns
Technology | Jul 14, 2026, 06:50 PM ISTMeta has removed its Muse Image AI feature from Instagram less than a week after its launch following strong user criticism over privacy concerns. The tool allowed users to create AI-generated images using publicly available Instagram content.
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Meta Muse Image uses Instagram photos for AI creations: How to stop them from accessing your content
Technology | Jul 11, 2026, 08:15 AM ISTMeta’s new Muse Image AI generator has introduced a feature that allows users to create customised AI images using Instagram profiles. However, the feature has raised privacy concerns, as public Instagram photos can be used for AI-generated content by default.
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WhatsApp launches Meta Business Agent in India: AI assistant to help businesses automate support
Technology | Jul 08, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTWhatsApp launched Meta Business Agent in India to help businesses automate customer conversations, improve sales support and manage customer interactions using artificial intelligence. It also introduced new discovery features that allow users to find businesses directly within WhatsApp.
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Meta’s next AI Smart Glasses could continuously capture audio and images, raising privacy concerns
Technology | Jul 08, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTMeta's new generation of AI-powered smart glasses with advanced 'super sensing' capabilities could continuously capture audio snippets and images to provide context-aware AI responses, but the technology has already raised concerns around privacy and recording transparency.
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Meta Muse Image AI generator with Instagram-based image creation launched: Privacy concerns surface
Technology | Jul 08, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTMeta has introduced Muse Image, a new AI-powered image generation tool developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs. The feature is available through Meta AI, Instagram, and WhatsApp, allowing users to create and edit images using text prompts.