The Indian government has announced changes to its information technology laws, extending its ability to influence content on social media platforms. Under the new rules, a complaints office will be established to veto moderation decisions made by the platforms, effectively giving control to the government. The government has been tightening regulations of social media companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, for some time. Companies are already required to have an employee in India whom authorities can contact if they want content removed. Under the amended rules, companies would also have to…