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India Mandates AI Content Labelling: New IT Rules to Combat Deepfakes and Protect Digital Users
Oct 22, 2025 09:42 pm CST
India's IT Ministry has proposed new regulations requiring clear labelling of AI-generated content to protect users from deepfakes. The draft amendments to IT Rules 2021 would mandate social media platforms to implement verification systems for synthetic content, with visual or audio markers covering at least 10% of the content. These measures aim to combat misinformation, electoral manipulation, and impersonation while maintaining innovation in AI technologies.
Election Commission Warns Against AI Deepfakes in Bihar Elections: What Voters and Political Parties Need to Know
Oct 09, 2025 03:05 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued an important warning to political parties regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The directive specifically targets the creation of deepfakes and manipulated media, requiring all AI-generated or synthetic campaign content to be clearly labeled. This measure aims to protect electoral integrity and prevent voter manipulation as Bihar prepares for its two-phase elections on November 6 and 11.