After being pulled up by the Centre over content moderation lapses, including the recent removal of PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued a public apology.
The Regulatory Pressure: Zuckerberg is said to have apologised for issues related to child abuse content, deepfakes and operational errors on platform operations, particularly the temporary takedown of PM Modi’s video. This came after officials warned a visiting Meta team that its safe harbour protections in India would be reconsidered. Any such move could potentially expose Meta to direct legal liability for all user-generated content on its platforms.
The WhatsApp Whiplash: What has only widened the storm for Meta is the messaging app’s account-review episode. Many users in India recently were suddenly locked out of their accounts, with the platform saying it was checking account activity to ensure compliance. While some accounts were restored within hours, others allegedly remained banned without reason, feeding criticism of automated enforcement and weak grievance redressal.
The User Fallout: For many users, the disruption hit hard as WhatsApp has become central to both personal and professional communication. Many flagged that the temporary lockout threatened to cut off years of contact graphs, customer relationships and daily coordination. As such, critics seek clearer reasons, a functioning review path and better safeguards before being cut off from the messaging app.
Child Safety Concerns: The regulatory pressure is not limited to moderation mistakes. The parliamentary panel has also directed Meta to act against child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and content targeting women, warning that repeated failures could threaten the social media giant’s intermediary protections too. This concern now overlaps with ongoing probes by the NCPCR and NHRC into allegations involving CSAM-linked ads on Meta-owned platforms.
So, will Zuckerberg’s apology satisfy regulators or is Meta’s moderation model headed for a far tougher reckoning? Let’s find out…
Fertility treatment in India remains a costly, hormone-heavy and emotionally-exhausting process. Cosma Fertility is trying to rewrite this experience with a non-hormonal approach that aims to make conception safer, less invasive and more accessible.
The Fertility Protocol: Founded in 2024, Cosma Fertility is building next-generation therapeutics for fertility. Its flagship offering is the Fertigen Protocol, which combines a fertility programme with a CDSCO-approved intravaginal insert. The product is positioned to improve ovulation, endometrial receptivity and sperm motility without relying on hormones.
The Digital Care Layer: Rather than selling a standalone product, Cosma also wraps Fertigen in a digital health clinic model. Under this, it offers fertility assessments, ovulation tracking, nutrition counselling and doctor consultations. This creates a more structured journey for couples who want support before progressing to IVF.
A Thriving Market: India is home to an estimated 2.75 Cr people facing fertility-related challenges, while IVF remains expensive and out of reach for many. With the country’s IVF services market projected to become a $1.4 Bn opportunity by 2034, Cosma is betting that a safer, lower-friction fertility pathway can win both medical trust and market share.
So, can Cosma make fertility care more personalised and less intimidating?
From payments and lending to travel and insurance, CRED has quietly built multiple revenue engines around one thing: a premium customer base. But how does it make money?
Source: Inc42 - Startups
