India's MeitY tells Meta to curb algorithmic amplification of narratives

India's Ministry of Electronics and IT sent Meta an October 10 advisory asking its Instagram and Facebook recommendation systems not to push a "single or limited set of narratives" and to ensure diversity of credible information. The unpublished advisory names no specific incident and requires Meta to report back on its actions.

• The October 10 advisory targets only Meta and its recommendation algorithms
• MeitY asks Meta to stop disproportionate amplification of misleading content
• Meta must cooperate with law enforcement and report on measures taken
• IFF calls the advisory a non-binding "continuing censorship directive"