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After META Summon, Indian Govt Reminds Platforms of Stricter AI Deepfake Compliance Rules

The Indian government has reiterated that social media platforms must comply with amended IT Rules on AI-generated content and deepfakes or risk losing legal immunity under the IT Act.

Days after META officials were summoned by the government, India reiterated that social media platforms must comply with amended IT Rules governing AI-generated content and deepfakes. Platforms with over 5 million users face stricter obligations, including AI content labelling, faster removal of harmful material, and the risk of losing legal immunity for non-compliance.

UK Shake-Up: Hands AI a Direct Line to PM After Scrapping Tech Department

The Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall, where the UK's new AI Taskforce will be based under the Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (OPMC).

Days after abolishing DSIT, created by former PM Rishi Sunak, and giving AI its first-ever seat at the Cabinet table, the UK has launched a new AI Taskforce, with Patrick Vallance as Chair reporting directly to current PM Andy Burnham, and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan leading it from Cabinet.

“We Can Determine AI’s Social License”: PM Alabanese Announces Australian Standards for AI

PM Anthony Albanese delivers the 'AI in Australia's Interests' address at the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus on Wednesday, announcing an Office of AI and national AI standards. | Photo: University of Sydney / Fiona Wolf

Delivering his ‘AI in Australia’s Interests’ address at the University of Sydney, PM Anthony Albanese announced an Office of AI within his department and a national AI standards framework, covering data centres, energy and water use, jobs and copyright, with legislation to be introduced early next year.

UAE sets 2-year deadline to shift 50% of government functions to AI

UAE sets a two-year deadline to move half of its government functions to agentic AI, positioning AI as a core execution layer in governance.

Microsoft Bets $1 Billion on Thailand for Cloud and AI Expansion

Microsoft announced $1 billion investment in cloud and ai infrastructure in Thailand

Microsoft claims its $1 billion investment will bring trusted and inclusive access to cloud and AI technology while helping skill millions of Thai citizens.