Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2026

On 10th February 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026.

  • It amends the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
  • This significantly tightens the regulatory framework governing synthetically generated and artificial intelligence-based content on digital platforms.
  • Effective from the 20th February 2026, the new framework tightens norms for synthetic media and content removal.

New Changes Made

Definition of Synthetic Content

  • Synthetic content is defined as audio-visual material created or altered using algorithms that make it appear indistinguishable from a real person or actual ....
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