Genuine grievance or generated discontent? Role of social media, and accountability in protests

Published on Aug 11, 2026 05:07 pm IST

This Point Blank episode examines whether viral content, foreign‑hosted platforms and opaque algorithms can turn genuine public grievances into wider unrest. It explores calls for greater accountability from Meta and other social-media companies, the use of facial-recognition technology during protests, data protection, freedom of speech, and whether India needs local servers or stronger domestic digital platforms to resist information warfare without curbing democratic dissent. Tune in for Shishir Gupta's analysis.

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