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Does cutting the social media takedown deadline curb misinformation or free speech?
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What happened
The government has reduced the deadline platforms have to act on takedown requests for flagged content. Officials frame this as necessary to limit the spread of harmful misinformation before it goes viral. The Aam Aadmi Party has publicly alleged the tighter rules are instead aimed at curbing public criticism of the government, reflecting a broader disagreement over where the line between harmful content and legitimate speech should sit.
What the evidence says
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The government has formally reduced the takedown compliance window for social media platforms.
What's unclear
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How platforms will operationalise faster compliance, and whether it affects the accuracy of takedown decisions, is not yet clear.
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