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    Govt tightens digital rules on AI, mandates labelling of synthetic content; onus on social media platforms

    • 12.02.2026
    • By Imran Fazal
    Storyboard18

    The government has clarified that intermediaries acting against synthetically generated information in compliance with the new rules will retain safe harbour protection. Platforms can remove or restrict access to such content using automated tools or technical measures without risking liability under Section 79 of the IT Act provisions fully intact.

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