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14 August 2026

Kerala CM's denial of social media censorship

The topic highlights the broader governance challenge of content moderation by global social media intermediaries and the transparency of their automated processes, which serves as useful context for questions on digital regulation and internal security.

1 min read Day 8 of 10 2 questions

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  • Allegations of arbitrary removal of social media content by private technology platforms have raised concerns regarding digital censorship.
  • The Chief Minister of Kerala denied government involvement in requesting the removal of news reports or social media posts from Meta platforms.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the lack of transparency in the content moderation policies and automated decision-making processes of global social media intermediaries.
  • The state government has expressed support for media outlets seeking to challenge the removal of content by private platforms.
  • There is a reported delay in the restoration of access to official government social media accounts, highlighting challenges in communication between state authorities and global technology firms.

Part of a longer story

This is day 8 of 10 in Regulation of AI-generated political content and deepfakes, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of social media intermediaries in content moderation and the implications of their automated decision-making processes on the freedom of speech and expression in India. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. The increasing influence of global technology platforms over public discourse necessitates a robust regulatory framework. Discuss the challenges in balancing digital sovereignty with the protection of democratic values and media independence in the context of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
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