Follow IT rules: Govt to social media platforms on deepfakes

The government has issued an advisory to social media & internet platforms to guard against deepfakes by India's IT rules. The advisory mandates effective communication with users about the prohibition of deepfake content, emphasizing that intermediaries are liable for punishment under the IPC and the IT Act 2000. Platforms must inform users about penal provisions & report legal violations to law enforcement agencies. The advisory highlights the need to prevent users from hosting or displaying,