Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 (Synthetically Generated Information)

rulesIn ForceNotified: 10 Feb 2026Effective: 20 Feb 2026

Introduces obligations for intermediaries regarding Synthetically Generated Information (SGI) — AI-generated content including deepfakes, AI text, images, audio, video. Requires labelling, disclosure, and takedown mechanisms.