According to sources, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised over CSAM, deepfake content and platform errors during discussions with Indian officials. The government reportedly said Meta may not qualify as an intermediary where it selects content recipients, while scrutiny intensified after the erroneous removal of PM Narendra Modi's Facebook video.
New Delhi, August 5, 2026: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deepfake content and errors in the operation of the social media platform, sources said on Wednesday.
Sources said it was conveyed to Meta that the company is not covered under the definition of an "intermediary" where it selects who receives content, and that safe harbour under the Information Technology Act is not applicable.
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"Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) content, deepfake content and errors in operating the platform. It was made clear to them that they are not covered under the intermediary definition. They select who receives the content. Safe harbour under the IT Act is not applicable," a source said.
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