India’s AI Disclosure Draft Rules Signal a Major Step Toward Responsible Tech Governance

The Indian government has released draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, proposing mandatory disclosure and labelling of AI-generated content. The move is widely seen as a proactive step to curb the misuse of generative AI, especially in the wake of rising deepfake incidents and misinformation campaigns. 

The draft rules, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), define “synthetically generated information” as any content created, modified, or altered using artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools. Platforms and users posting such content will be required to label it clearly. It covers at least 10% of the screen or the first 10% of an audio clip’s duration. The rules also prohibit platforms from allowing users to suppress or remove these identifiers, ensuring traceability and transparency. 

This regulatory push follows high-profile deepfake cases, including manipulated videos of public figures like Rashmika Mandanna, which sparked public outrage and legal scrutiny. Courts have begun recognising personality rights against AI misuse, and MeitY has issued multiple advisories to social media platforms over the past two years. The draft rules now aim to codify these efforts into enforceable obligations. 

Importantly, the government has invited public feedback on the draft until November 6.  The rules are inspired by similar global efforts, for example, China, which mandates watermarking of AI content, while the EU’s AI Act includes transparency requirements for generative models. 

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