Are platforms complying with Indias new deepfake and AI content rules?

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News Source : MediaNama.com

News Summary

  • The IT Amendment Rules apply to every intermediary operating in India and directly affect how hundreds of millions of Indian users interact with AI generated content online.
  • The ten-day implementation window has passed and no platform has publicly confirmed compliance.
  • MediaNama has filed applications under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act), with MeitY, seeking details on whether the government has requested compliance confirmation from any intermediary since February 20, 2026.
  • We will update this post as and when responses are received.
MediaNama has sent questions to multiple platforms regarding their implementation of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules (IT Amendment R [+2585 chars]

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