IndiaIndiaLawG.S.R. 120(E)

IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026

Amends India's IT Rules 2021 to define synthetically generated information and require intermediaries to label AI-generated content, embed provenance metadata and act faster on unlawful deepfakes.

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Corrigenda published (G.S.R. 148(E))Feb 26 8 months ago

Body: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
In effect since: Feb 208 months ago
Topics: Deepfakes AI Platforms Kids

Official page Source: MeitY FAQ on IT Amendment Rules 2026 On Regulations: India IT Rules amendment on synthetic content

Timeline

Feb 26 8 months ago
Corrigenda published (G.S.R. 148(E))
Feb 20 8 months ago
Amendment Rules come into force
Feb 10 9 months ago
Amendment Rules notified (G.S.R. 120(E))

IndiaAct No. 32 of 2025

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Bans online money games and their advertising and payment processing, promotes e-sports and social games, and provides for an Online Gaming Authority of India.

In forceMay 1

IndiaG.S.R. 775(E)

IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025

Substitutes rule 3(1)(d) of India's IT Rules 2021 to change how intermediaries must act on court orders and government notices under section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act to remove unlawful information.

In forceNov 15, 2025

Indiaunverified

India AI Governance Guidelines

Sets out principles and a six-pillar framework for AI governance in India that relies mainly on existing laws, voluntary measures and new institutions such as an AI Governance Group and the AI Safety Institute.

Adopted

CaliforniaSB 1111

Digital Replicas

Would clarify that the right of publicity and false impersonation laws cover digital replicas of a person's voice or likeness.

EnactedSep 30

MinnesotaHF 1606

Nudification technology ban

Bars websites, apps and services from letting users nudify images or videos of identifiable people and from advertising such tools, with a private right of action and attorney general civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation.

In forceAug 1

United States (federal)S. 4591

NO FAKES Act of 2026

Would create a federal intellectual property right protecting individuals' voice and visual likeness from unauthorized digital replicas, with notice and takedown rules for platforms.

In committeeJun 24

Change log

AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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