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Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, gains 110K followers within hours

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi joined Instagram on Thursday, sharing the first look of her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, and gained over 110,000 followers within hours.

MeitY asks Meta to review content algorithms and check misleading content

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked Meta to review how Instagram and Facebook recommend and rank content, ensuring misleading posts,

Govt asks Meta to avoid algorithmic bias towards limited set of narratives

The government has asked Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation systems do not result in "disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives", and to step up checks on content that could cause public disorder or incite violence or other unlawful activity. The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), dated October 10, asked Meta to undertake appropriate measures to provide adequate context in relation to photographs, videos, graphics, or other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly where the authenticity, date, location or circumstances of such content may not be readily apparent to users. Although the advisory does not identify any specific incident that prompted its issuance, it comes amid protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition parties in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision ..

Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension, says Meta

Meta apologised after its automated security system suspended the anti-Trump coalition's Instagram account during nationwide protests

Govt asks Meta to diversify recommendations, check misleading content

The government has asked Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation systems do not result in "disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives", and to step up checks on content that could cause public disorder or incite violence or other unlawful activity. The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), dated October 10, asked Meta to undertake appropriate measures to provide adequate context in relation to photographs, videos, graphics, or other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly where the authenticity, date, location or circumstances of such content may not be readily apparent to users. Although the advisory does not identify any specific incident that prompted its issuance, it comes amid protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition parties in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision ..

Navratri 2026: 5 best AI prompts to create stunning festive & Garba photos

Discover AI photo prompts for Navratri 2026 to create stunning festive portraits, colourful Garba looks, and traditional outfits. Try these ready-to-use prompts for quick results

Tired of AI slop? Facebook gives users more control over Feed and Reels

Facebook's new AI-powered tools let users specify what they want to see more or less of in Feed and Reels, with a 'Your algorithm' section to manage topics and refine recommendations

Meta bans TikTok advertisements on its platforms in US, six other countries

The move marks an escalation in the long-running rivalry between Meta and ByteDance, whose video-sharing app TikTok has emerged as one of Meta's most formidable competitors for user engagement

Meta says strengthened systems, deployed new LLMs to prevent, detect CSAM

Meta says a dedicated language model, AI sweeps and a red-teaming agent will help detect harmful ads, identify gaps in its defences and stop banned users returning

Meta to share child sexual abuse material cases directly with Indian authorities

Meta has agreed to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases directly with Indian law enforcement agencies,

Meta not merely an 'intermediary', but a 'service provider' too

The company, a senior government official said, will have to assume greater responsibility for content shared by users and distributed across its platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Meta not just an 'intermediary', has greater responsibility: Govt

Government officials made the comments a day after Meta agreed to report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

Meta One bundles Meta's paid plans, AI services across its apps: What's new

Meta One subscription service brings plans with expanded AI usage, creative features and professional tools to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

1980s ChatGPT AI photo: Top 5 prompts to turn into South Indian celebs

A social media trend uses ChatGPT to recreate the 1980s South Indian film look, featuring silk sarees and vintage hairstyles inspired by stars such as Rajinikanth and Sridevi

ChatGPT 1980s AI photo trend: 10 best prompts to turn your photos retro

1980s photo ChatGPT prompts: The '80s-inspired photo trend is taking social media by storm, as users transform their pictures into nostalgic ChatGPT AI creations inspired by the era's iconic fashion

Instagram ChatGPT 80s photo prompt: What is it and how to create your look?

Instagram's viral ChatGPT 80s photo prompt is transforming modern selfies into retro portraits, giving users a chance to recreate iconic 1980s fashion and style ahead of the festive season

Meta ran hundreds of ads showing AI child sexual abuse, NGO says

The ads collectively reached more than 29,000 people and typically used artificial intelligence to depict young children being molested, TTP said

Instagram tightens AI profile rules, targets undisclosed virtual personas

Instagram is tightening rules for AI-generated profiles, requiring clearer disclosure and limiting the reach of accounts that use AI-generated people without telling users

2 hour limit on Instagram: What Meta’s $16.7 billion settlement could change

Meta could pay up to $16.7 billion to settle a case brought by 29 US states over allegations that its platforms were designed to keep young users hooked and collected data from children.

Terms of engagement

If Meta is forced to abandon the engagement-algorithm for its most committed users, and if other platforms follow suit, the industry will undergo a tectonic shift