Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls out Meta for alleged faulty translation of Kannada

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has raised serious concerns over the inaccurate automatic translation of Kannada content on Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. He cautioned that such errors are distorting facts and misleading the public, especially when it comes to official government communications.

In a public post, Siddaramaiah said, “Faulty auto-translation of Kannada content on Meta platforms is distorting facts and misleading users. This is especially dangerous when it comes to official communications.” Urging tech platforms to act responsibly, he added, “Such negligence by tech giants can harm public understanding and trust.”