# Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-07**: Meta-MeitY Technical Meeting — Meta's team explained existing content moderation systems. MeitY pushed for algorithmic changes and a compliance roadmap to tackle deepfakes and propaganda.
- **2026-08**: Follow-up Meeting Expected — Both sides agreed to continue discussions; another meeting scheduled for the week of August 10 to review progress on demands.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Meta Faces 2 Regulatory Meetings in a Week as India Demands Algorithm Overhaul
2026-08-08 14:13:25 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India's MeitY orders Meta to revamp algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap, escalating intermediary liability enforcement under IT Rules. The demand for proactive content moderation may blur the line between platform and publisher, setting a significant precedent for global digital regulation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/meta-india-regulatory-meetings-algorithm-overhaul-legal

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