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The government has warned social media firms, including Facebook and YouTube, to remind users not to post deepfakes, obscene content, or misinformation. The warning was conveyed by IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting. The government and internet companies met to discuss updating usage terms to comply with 2022 rules. Union IT minister Ashwinin Vaishnaw stated that the government is working on regulations for deepfakes. Chandrasekhar emphasized that platforms must raise awareness of the rules and a Rule Seven officer will be nominated to handle citizen reports of law violations.
