🚨 India is working on a proposal to allow government ministries to issue blocking orders to social media platforms for fake or harmful content. Good decision?

@IndianTechGuide But instead of blocking harmful content, the government is blocking many critical videos that expose the government's shortcomings. While blocking harmful and fake videos is necessary, blocking parody videos is not.

@IndianTechGuide Fuck the government. They are already blocked accounts left and right.

@IndianTechGuide I don't think it's a good decision. Freedom of speech should be protected

@IndianTechGuide @grok I do not think this would be the right decision, as it could lead to even high-quality content being labeled as "fake" and blocked; furthermore, politicians could face suspension for opposing their rivals or the government's flawed policies.

@IndianTechGuide It is both good and bad. Good: if implemented correctly and only to block fake and harmful content. Bad: it can be 100% misused to suppress freedom of speech, government criticism, etc., under the guise of this rule.

@IndianTechGuide It will be helpful for faster action against fake news and harmful content

@IndianTechGuide Who decides what’s ‘fake’ or ‘harmful’? The same people in power? That’s a dangerous slope.

@IndianTechGuide The bottleneck isn't really about speed of blocking. It's about who decides what counts as "harmful." Moving from one ministry to multiple ministries making that call doesn't fix the accountability question, it just spreads it around.

@IndianTechGuide If the Ministry would have concentrated on their work honestly, they wouldn't need to put a ban on citizens. Whole Nation is under corruption and propaganda

@IndianTechGuide Obviously the ministries will block the content which exposes them. So, its a very very bad proposal.

Accountability for fake news OR shortcut to silence critics? 🤔 India 🇮🇳 needs both strong action against deepfakes AND ironclad protection for free speech 🗣️⚖️ Where’s the line? That’s the real question! 🔥

@IndianTechGuide Makes sense to me. Some control is needed so things don’t get out of hand online. Just hope it’s used wisely.

@IndianTechGuide Also ban handles of rage-baiters, conspiracy theorists, "truth speakers" (just kidding).🤣 Real-time AI content moderation at scale is possible, but doing it perfectly for all content is extremely difficult, costly, and still not fully solved for any kind of social media platform

@IndianTechGuide If people are talking with government language, don't worry at all. But when people ask a single question, that person likely has a fake account and posts harmful content. That is the main context.

@IndianTechGuide To be honest too much fake and fake news are spreading in SM just for gaining few views

@IndianTechGuide Every country wants to fight fake content. The real question is - can it be done without affecting free speech?

@IndianTechGuide So that no department is left to whom the public can ask for accountability. Indirectly, they are not leaving any option to ask for their accountability regarding efficiency.

@IndianTechGuide It’s a good decision only if it’s used against people spreading misinformation not against those simply criticizing them.

@IndianTechGuide Potentially a good step for accountability, but freedom of expression must be protected too. ⚖️

@IndianTechGuide CORRECTION-TO SUPPRESS FREE SPEECH WHICH IS THE CORE IDEA OF DEMOCRACY This is a clear infringement on the constitutional guarantee of free speech under Article 19(1)(a). SC must intervenes .

@IndianTechGuide If this stops fake news and harmful content, then it is the right step.

@IndianTechGuide Protection or power grab? History says the latter comes free.

@IndianTechGuide If done transparently, it’s a win. If not, it’s risky Fighting fake content = good. Controlling narrative = dangerous line

@IndianTechGuide If that is true, then the accounts of ministers and politicians should be the first to be suspended or blocked, because they are the ones who make false promises and spread misleading narratives throughout the year. These seem like signs of a weakening government and possibly

@IndianTechGuide That’s either protecting citizens… or opening the door to serious censorship. 👀🔥

@IndianTechGuide @grok what are the risks of government-controlled content moderation?

@IndianTechGuide Depends, could help curb fake news, but also risky if misused.

@IndianTechGuide No promoting censorship

@IndianTechGuide Jumla

@IndianTechGuide It can be a good decision if implemented with proper safeguards. Tackling fake and harmful content is important, but it must be balanced with transparency, accountability, and protection of free expression. The intent is right execution will be key.

@IndianTechGuide Respected @IndianTechGuide, Yes, banning fake & harmful content on social media is good. But it’s even better if ruling party’s false marketing & half-truth marketing is also banned — they only market what went right by itself, not their real plan & action. #MiddleClassBurden

@IndianTechGuide Very good decision, by this the spam and bots on social media will be eliminated and users will enjoy the true content

@IndianTechGuide Anything to breach privacy norms . Just declare india north korea already

@IndianTechGuide It's actually a trick of BJP to filter out anti-BJP content and delete them!