Trump's executive order may lead to stricter social media rules in India

Experts said the impact of face-off between Trump and Twitter' will not be felt in the US for now unless the Federal Communications Commission issues some regulations

At a time when US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at increasing the ability of his government to regulate social media platforms, its ripple effects are expected to be seen in India as well. On one hand, it may increase the accountability of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google and TikTok for hosting fake news and disinformation, it is also expected to bolster the Indian government’s intent to promulgate laws for bringing in greater control on them.

“The actual problem with the executive order is what it signals for platform regulation worldwide. The White