Personal data isn't collected: MHA on security agencies using open-source intelligence from public sourcesSecurity agencies are utilizing open-source intelligence from public sources like social media for information gathering, assuring no priva...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
YouTube adds tool to help public figures report fake videosThe pilot programme, announced Tuesday, is arriving as social media companies and a patchwork of new laws start to address the problem of t...
10 Mar, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Labelling AI is being smart, not overkillExciting updates are on the horizon! New regulations for AI content labeling are set to roll out soon. Digital platforms will be required t...
11 Feb, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Govt amends IT rules, with focus on AI contentThe amendments to the IT Act has the potential to cause convulsions in the social media industry, as the new laws slash the timeline to tak...
11 Feb, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
India's Deepfake Fix: Unmask & punish feku-makersNew rules aim to curb deepfakes by labeling synthetic content. However, these proposals place undue burden on social media platforms. Exper...
17 Dec, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
Social media platforms roll out features to label AI contentYouTube, Facebook, and Instagram now require users to label AI-generated or modified content in accordance with new government regulations ...
24 Nov, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
Mark a fake for legal protection's sakeIn a groundbreaking initiative, India will soon require all AI-generated content on social media to be clearly labeled. This regulation aim...
23 Oct, 2025, 11.11 PM IST
AI content on social media may be labelled to fight rising tide of deepfakes, misinformationIndia is mandating social media users to declare AI-generated or modified content, with platforms required to implement verification measur...
23 Oct, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Centre moves to regulate deepfakes, AI media; MeitY proposes amendments to IT rulesMeitY has proposed amendments to the IT rules to regulate AI-generated content, including deepfakes. Platforms must label synthetic media c...
22 Oct, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
North Korean hackers used ChatGPT to help forge deepfakeA North Korea-linked hacking group used ChatGPT to create a fake South Korean military ID in a phishing attack, researchers at cybersecurit...
15 Sep, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
Quad’s next big battle is against terror techsQuad cooperation continues despite uncertainty over the November summit, with India hosting key counterterrorism events this month. The NSG...
14 Sep, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning identification tech expands to UKTools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, is launching its eye-scanning Orb devices in the UK, starting in London and expanding to othe...
09 Jun, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake delugeUsed on social networks to hijack the notoriety of celebrities or other high-profile figures, sometimes for disinformation, deepfakes are a...
20 Mar, 2025, 09.05 AM IST
Meity invites proposals to develop trusted AI ecosystemThis proposal includes creation of "deepfake detection tools to enable real-time identification and mitigation of deepfakes, preventing mis...
17 Dec, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
From Russia with Love: Why so many Russian women are seeking Chinese husbandsCybersecurity analysts note a surge in Chinese cyber operations targeting global powers, including the US and India, with the use of AI-gen...
15 May, 2024, 09.36 PM IST
AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election seasonPolitical parties aim to influence voters. Concerns over AI, deepfake misuse. Challenges in detecting deepfake content. Global incidents re...
01 Apr, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
‘One-size-fits-all’ approach not fit for deepfakes: BSA to MeitYAshok Hariharan, cofounder of IDfy, suggests that regulators encourage and mandate liveness checks and certifications to combat deepfakes. ...
12 Feb, 2024, 10.12 AM IST