Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Meta Apologizes for Kannada Translation Error
Meta, a big tech company, made a mistake in translating a message from Kannada, a language spoken in India.
Their system said the Chief Minister of Karnataka had died when he was actually writing about a deceased actress.
This caused confusion, and the Chief Minister complained.
Meta apologized and said they fixed the problem.
The government wants Meta to pause its translation tool until it works better and to consult with language experts.
Meta's translation tool inaccurately stated the Karnataka CM had passed away.
The error occurred when translating a Kannada condolence message.
Siddaramaiah criticized Meta for the inaccurate translations.
The Karnataka government requested Meta to suspend auto-translation.
Meta has apologized and claims to have fixed the issue.
- Who
- Meta and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were involved.
- What
- Meta's translation software incorrectly stated the Karnataka CM had died.
- When
- The error occurred recently.
- Where
- On Facebook and Instagram.
- Why
- Faulty translation led to misinformation and public confusion.
Meta's Perspective
Government and Public Concern
Translation Accuracy
Meta's Perspective
Acknowledged and fixed the issue
Government and Public Concern
Translation accuracy concerns, especially in official communications.
- Company
- Meta
- Involved
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
- Issue
- Faulty Kannada Translation
- Platforms
- Facebook, Instagram
- Action
- Meta apologized and fixed the issue
- Government Request
- Suspend Auto-Translation
Sources
Meta's Auto-Translation 'Kills' Siddaramaiah, CM Flags Issue Publicly, Zuckerberg's Company Apologises
Meta apologises for faulty Kannada translation implying CM Siddaramaiah ‘passed away’, says it ‘fixed issue’
‘Issue Fixed…’: Meta Apologises For ‘Siddaramaiah Is Dead’ Kannada Translation Blunder
Meta Apologises After Facebook's Auto-Translation Declared Siddaramaiah Dead
