India Just Gave Platforms 180 Minutes to Delete Deepfakes | #ExplainIT

Feb 25, 2026, 14:15 IST

We showed you a ₹10,000-crore scammer living a luxury life abroad. It looked real. It sounded real. It was completely fake. The visuals, the voice, the “fugitive” — all AI-generated. The person in the video? An intern earning ₹10,000 a month. That’s the point. In the age of Generative AI, seeing is no longer believing. Three seconds of audio is enough to clone a voice. One image is enough to destroy a reputation. That’s why India has scrapped the 36-hour takedown window. Social media platforms now have just 3 hours to detect and delete deepfakes — or lose legal protection.This isn’t about memes.It’s about riots, careers, dignity, and lives. The lie spreads fast.The truth now has 180 minutes.#aiindia #deepfakes #indiandigitallaw #indiadigital Welcome to Indiatimes Youtube channel.Your go-to source for news that matters. We deliver comprehensive coverage of international and national events, diving into politics, lifestyle, and all the trending stories that demand your attention. Stay informed with us.Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/indiatimesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiatimes/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiatimes

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