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New IT rules bring AI generated content under tighter scrutiny and mandate rapid removal of deepfakes and unlawful posts

Warnings from the Economic Survey and a draft private bill are forcing India to confront whether social media harms among children warrant state intervention.

The Supreme Court takes up challenges to an antitrust penalty as judges question consent, market power and the commercial use of user data

The information technology minister told Parliament that fake news and AI-generated deepfakes are a “serious threat” and said draft rules will mandate faster takedowns and clear labelling of synthetic media.

New draft rules mandate clear “synthetic content” labels on AI-generated media, and restrict takedown orders to senior officials amid concerns over misuse and due process.