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Government reminds intermediaries to remove deepfakes or face legal consequences

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Government reminds intermediaries to remove deepfakes or face legal consequences

The Indian government has warned social media intermediaries to identify and remove deepfakes and misinformation or face legal consequences. This comes after a fake video of actor Akshay Kumar promoting a game application surfaced online. Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that intermediaries must ensure the expeditious removal of deepfakes, false information, and prohibited misinformation. Failure to comply with the IT Rules, 2021 can result in the loss of safe harbor protection and potential legal action. The government aims to create a safe, trusted, and accountable internet environment in India.

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Social media companies have seven days to tweak terms of use around deepfakes: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media companies have seven days to tweak terms of use around deepfakes: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The government has given social media and internet intermediaries a week to align their terms of service to alert users about the consequences of creating, uploading, and sharing prohibited content such as deepfakes and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The intermediaries must explicitly warn users about the prohibited content and notify them immediately upon logging in. The government aims for complete compliance with the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, and users can file complaints if rules are violated. Violations may lead to blocking the availability of platforms on the Indian internet.

Government to resend advisory on deep fake to intermediaries

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Government to resend advisory on deep fake to intermediaries

The Indian government plans to resend an advisory to social media and internet intermediaries, urging them to promptly remove deepfake photos and videos. The IT Act and IT Rules provide provisions for the swift removal of deepfake content categorized as misinformation. The advisory comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over deepfakes, referring to a fake video showing him participating in the Garba dance. Failure to take down such content may result in imprisonment or fines under existing regulations.

Firms say instead of blanket ban, axe deepfakes with ‘ill intent’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Firms say instead of blanket ban, axe deepfakes with ‘ill intent’

Social media companies are proposing that the government implement regulations to ban or remove content involving deepfakes only if it is released with criminal or ill intent, rather than imposing a blanket ban on all deepfakes. They argue that completely barring deepfake content could hinder innovation and new forms of content, particularly in advertising and marketing. The government intends to regulate deepfakes on the basis of them being misleading, but harmless entertainment value content may not be removed solely for being a deepfake. Discussions are ongoing between social media companies and the government regarding the issue of deepfakes.

Deepfake menace: Govt issues advisory to social media platforms to comply with IT rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Deepfake menace: Govt issues advisory to social media platforms to comply with IT rules

The government of India has issued another advisory to social media and internet intermediaries, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Google, demanding strict compliance with existing IT rules. The advisory specifically focuses on addressing concerns related to deepfake technology and the dissemination of misinformation. The IT ministry has urged platforms to take additional measures to prevent the hosting or sharing of prohibited content, such as illegal loan and betting apps. Failure to comply may result in legal consequences.

ECI Directs Political Parties To Remove Fake Content Within 3 Hrs

Inc42 · 1y ago

ECI Directs Political Parties To Remove Fake Content Within 3 Hrs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed political parties to remove "fake content" from their social media platforms within three hours of being noticed. The ECI also warned against the misuse of AI-based tools to create deepfakes that distort information or spread misinformation. Parties were directed to remove or report such content, and warn those responsible for generating synthetic content. The ECI's directives aim to promote ethical and responsible use of social media platforms during the ongoing General Elections. Violations related to deepfakes would be subject to legal provisions and the model code of conduct.

Government of India warns Social media Influencers not to promote betting apps/gambling

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Government of India warns Social media Influencers not to promote betting apps/gambling

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a warning to endorsers, celebrities, and social media influencers advising them against promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms. The government highlighted the negative financial and socio-economic impacts of these activities, especially on young people. The advisory instructs influencers to avoid advertising these platforms and extends caution to online advertising intermediaries. Non-compliance could result in legal consequences under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The ministry has urged social media intermediaries to educate users and discourage the promotion of offshore betting and gambling content.

Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses

The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), including Google, Meta, and X, has urged the Malaysian government to halt its plan of requiring social media services to obtain a license, citing concerns over the lack of clarity and potential burden on businesses. The proposed regulations would oblige platforms with over eight million users to apply for a license by 2025 or face legal consequences. The AIC expressed worries that the regulations could hinder Malaysia's digital economy and urged the government to allow more time to assess the implications. The government previously called on social media platforms to enhance monitoring and combat harmful content.

YouTube, Telegram respond to IT Ministry's notice on child sexual abuse material

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

YouTube, Telegram respond to IT Ministry's notice on child sexual abuse material

YouTube and Telegram are taking steps to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation online. YouTube reported the removal of over 94,000 channels and 2.5 million videos for violating child safety policies in Q2 2023. It collaborates with experts and NGOs and restricts certain features and recommendations for videos involving minors in potentially risky situations. Telegram has a zero-tolerance policy and maintains an average response time of 10-12 hours for removal of illegal content. The Indian government issued notices to social media intermediaries, warning of consequences under the IT Act if they don't promptly remove child abuse material. Twitter (X Corp) had not responded.

Centre to notify strict IT rules soon to tackle deepfake issue: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Centre to notify strict IT rules soon to tackle deepfake issue: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Indian government is set to notify strict IT rules in order to address the issue of deepfakes. Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that if the current advisory on deepfakes is not being followed, amended IT rules will be introduced within the next week to ensure compliance. The advisory was issued last month to social media intermediaries, aiming to combat the spread of misinformation facilitated by artificial intelligence. Chandrasekhar made these comments during a visit to a boAt manufacturing unit on National Startup Day.

Centre cautions social media influencers against promoting offshore betting platforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Centre cautions social media influencers against promoting offshore betting platforms

The Indian government has issued a warning to endorsers and social media influencers, urging them to avoid promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms, including surrogate advertisements. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting highlighted the financial and socio-economic consequences of online betting and gambling on consumers, especially the youth. In addition, the ministry advised online advertisement intermediaries not to target Indian audiences with such promotional content and encouraged social media platforms to educate their users about refraining from publishing such material. Non-compliance could result in legal action under the Consumer Protection Act and other applicable laws.

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