Why in the News?
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposed stricter AI content labelling norms due to unsatisfactory compliance by social media platforms.
Key Change
- Under Information Technology Rules 2021:
- AI-generated content must have:
- Continuous and clearly visible labels
- Displayed for the entire duration of content
Scope
- Applies to platforms like: YouTube, Instagram, and X
Key Term
- Synthetically Generated Information (SGI):
- Includes AI-generated audio, video, images
- Excludes routine editing and quality enhancement
Platform Obligations
- Ensure proper labelling
- Require user disclosure of AI content
- Remove unlawful content
- Use safeguards to prevent misuse
Significance
- Enhances transparency
- Reduces misinformation and deepfakes
- Strengthens digital platform accountability
| [2025] Consider the following statements regarding Al Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024. II. Along with other countries, US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] I only [B] II only [C] Both I and II [D] Neither I nor II |
