Tag: social media governance


  • From Instagram Fame to Political Fall: Indonesia’s ‘Internet Governor’ Under Scrutiny

    From Instagram Fame to Political Fall: Indonesia’s ‘Internet Governor’ Under Scrutiny

    Introduction: A New Kind of Political Celebrity Ridwan Kamil, often dubbed Indonesia’s “Internet governor,” rose to prominence by blending urban policy with a high-touch social media presence. As the governor of West Java, he leveraged Instagram to showcase a hands-on approach to governance, sharing everything from neighborhood projects to city-scale initiatives. That digital visibility helped…

  • IT Ministry Orders X to Audit Grok Chatbot Over Morphed Women Images

    IT Ministry Orders X to Audit Grok Chatbot Over Morphed Women Images

    India’s IT Ministry Calls for a Thorough Audit of Grok’s Safety Controls The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed social media giant X to undertake a comprehensive review of its Grok chatbot. The directive, issued on January 2, 2026, requests a rigorous examination across technical, procedural, and governance dimensions to address…