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India's Proposed Deepfake Regulations Spark Free Speech Concerns

11/8/2025

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed amendments to regulate synthetically generated information to address deepfakes.
Critics say the measures could infringe on freedom of speech by imposing vague obligations on intermediaries.
The Supreme Court of India cautioned against broad censorship, noting Nepal's failed social media bans sparked unrest.
The amendments risk conflating harmful content with legitimate expression.
They would also create a chilling effect on free speech.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed amendments to regulate synthetically generated information to address deepfakes.
Critics say the measures could infringe on freedom of speech by imposing vague obligations on intermediaries.
The Supreme Court of India cautioned against broad censorship, noting Nepal's failed social media bans sparked unrest.
The amendments risk conflating harmful content with legitimate expression.
They would also create a chilling effect on free speech.