IT rules update: MeitY mandates deepfake labelling, tighter social media oversight

MeitY has proposed amendments to IT Rules, 2021, mandating clear labelling of AI-generated content and stricter oversight on content removal. Social media platforms will need to obtain user declarations and deploy verification measures for synthetic media. Senior officials will now issue takedown orders with clear legal basis, enhancing government accountability and citizen rights.

IT rules update: MeitY mandates deepfake labelling, tighter social media oversight
MeitY has proposed amendments to IT Rules, 2021, mandating clear labelling of AI-generated content and stricter oversight on content removal. Social media platforms will need to obtain user declarations and deploy verification measures for synthetic media. Senior officials will now issue takedown orders with clear legal basis, enhancing government accountability and citizen rights.