Indian Government Criticizes X Corp for Non-Compliance with Takedown Notices
Of 94 takedown notices in 3 yrs, X responded to only 13, MHA tells HC
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of India reported that X Corp (formerly Twitter) responded to only 13 out of 94 takedown notices issued over three years, highlighting a lack of cooperation with Indian authorities. The MHA's affidavit, submitted to the Gujarat High Court, accuses X of double standards in content moderation, particularly regarding AI-generated content related to the US-Israel conflict.
- 01X Corp responded to only 13 out of 94 takedown notices from the Indian government.
- 02The MHA's affidavit cites a pattern of non-responsiveness and lack of cooperation from X Corp.
- 03X is accused of applying advanced content moderation selectively, favoring US jurisdiction over Indian users.
- 04The affidavit highlights the need for regulatory reforms to address AI-generated misinformation.
- 05Meta and Google have integrated with India's cybercrime network, unlike X Corp.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of India has filed an affidavit with the Gujarat High Court, criticizing X Corp (formerly Twitter) for its lack of compliance with takedown notices. Over the past three years, the MHA issued 94 takedown notices, but X responded to only 13, indicating a response rate of less than 14%. The affidavit claims a persistent pattern of non-responsiveness and highlights X's selective application of technical capabilities, noting that during the recent US-Israel conflict, X proactively removed AI-generated content within US jurisdiction but failed to do the same for Indian users. The MHA's Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre (I4C) reported that X has not fully integrated with the SAHYOG portal, which is designed to expedite the removal of unlawful content. The affidavit was submitted in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks regulatory reforms to combat the misuse of AI in creating fake content targeting constitutional authorities. The MHA emphasized the need for social media platforms like X to comply with Indian laws to ensure effective digital governance.
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The lack of compliance from X Corp may hinder efforts to regulate misinformation and protect users from harmful content in India.
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