Meta's Arbitrary Actions and Growing Friction Between Big Tech and Governments

An analytical report examining the growing dominance and arbitrary policies of major tech companies like Meta, highlighting issues ranging from unexplained content takedowns to major regulatory standoffs.

Key Highlights:
- The PM Modi Post Incident: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post was briefly removed due to a claimed technical glitch, sparking a week-long standoff and government summons before Meta leadership issued apologies regarding platform issues including child safety content.
- Double Standards and Content Moderation: Critics point out inconsistencies where valid content is often removed under policy pretexts, while harmful content and child sexual abuse material face scrutiny globally.
- Encryption and Sovereignty Standoffs: The ongoing legal battle over WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption and traceability in India mirrors global clashes between governments and tech companies over regulation, national security, and digital sovereignty.