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Meta's Relaxed Moderation Rules Tripled Racist Attacks on Politicians — India Is Not Immune
Ars Technica·Thursday, 11 June 2026
Since Meta loosened its content moderation rules on Facebook, racist comments targeting politicians have tripled. Violent threats against lawmakers have also surged on the platform. Facebook remains one of India's largest social media platforms, with hundreds of millions of active users.
Why It Matters
India has a history of viral hate speech on Facebook causing real-world violence. A documented surge in racist and threatening content globally raises serious concerns for Indian users and public figures.
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