Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-101
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-101
THE HINDU DATED 11TH FABRUARY 2026.
1. Centre prescribes labels for all photorealistic AI content online
The Union government has amended the IT Rules to mandate that all “photorealistic” AI-generated images and videos online must carry clear labels disclosing that they are synthetic. Platforms are warned that repeated non-compliance can lead to loss of safe-harbour protection. The rules also sharply reduce the time within which social media companies must act on complaints about illegal or highly sensitive content, especially non-consensual intimate images. The logic behind the move is the rapid spread of deepfakes that can damage reputations, influence elections and incite violence before fact-checking catches up. By forcing labels and fast takedowns, the Centre aims to balance innovation with harm-prevention. Critics, however, worry
Sign up free to read the full article
Access all current affairs, state notes, subject notes and more — completely free.