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The directive specifically targets the growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI – Deepfakes. - Centre Issues Advisory To All Intermediaries To Comply With Existing IT Rules

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently passed an interim order directing print media and social media platforms to remove derogatory content against spiritual leader Aacharya Shri Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the development on social media.

India News: Government reviews progress in tackling deepfake issue with social media platforms in meeting; 11 user harms under IT rules also mapped to IPC, leadin

The Indian government has held a meeting with social media platforms to assess progress in tackling the deepfake issue. The 11 "user harms" or "illegalities" flagged under IT rules are mapped to equivalent provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), meaning criminal consequences exist even under current laws. The government has stated that it will continue with its "zero tolerance approach" on user harm.

The platforms were told that there are criminal consequences to such user harms, mapped even under existing laws

This compliance measure extends to various categories of prohibited content on the Indian internet, encompassing concerns such as deepfakes and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will develop a platform on which users can notify about IT rule violation by social media platforms

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will develop a platform on which users can notify about IT rule violation by social media platforms.

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that such content could be subject to action under the current IT Rules, particularly Rule 3(1)(b), which mandates the removal of 12 types of content within 24 hours of receiving user complaints.