India’s IT Rules 2026 reshape AI-generated content regulation and platform responsibility
India has amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, with changes effective from 20 February 2026, marking a shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) and online platforms are governed. The 2026 amendment follows a rise in deepfakes and AI-generated content and misinformation globally, prompting governments to recalibrate regulatory frameworks…