New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sent his apologies to the government over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deepfake content and errors in the operation of the social media platform, sources said on Wednesday.

Sources said it was conveyed to Meta that the company is not covered under the definition of an "intermediary" where they select who receives content and safe harbour under the Information Technology Act is not applicable.

"Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) content, deepfake content and errors in operating the platform. It was made clear to them that they are not covered under Intermediary definition. They select who receives the content. Safe harbour under IT Act not...