The Indian Government's Tight Grip on Social Media: A Warning for Tech Giants The recent summons of Meta executives to explain the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video post on Facebook highlights a growing trend of governments pushing back against Big Tech's influence over content and user data.
This incident underscores a broader concern that governments are increasingly asserting their authority over online platforms.
Modi's video address, which garnered over 404 million views on Instagram, was a significant moment in India's tense relations with student protesters who had forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign.