Vaishnaw tells platforms to curb online harm from content
In short
Ashwini Vaishnaw said social media companies must act against harmful content on their platforms. He mentioned cyber fraud and digital arrest scams.
What the reporting says
Ashwini Vaishnaw said social media companies must take responsibility for harmful content circulated on their platforms, including cyber fraud and digital arrest scams. He argued that platforms could no longer remain passive intermediaries as the digital ecosystem evolved.
Why it matters
Ashwini Vaishnaw said social media platforms can no longer remain passive intermediaries and must take responsibility for harmful content spread through them, including cyber fraud and digital arrest scams. The statement increases pressure on tech companies to curb abuse on their services. The brief does not announce a formal rule change or safe-harbour decision, so the impact is policy signalling rather than immediate regulation.