India’s 2026 IT Amendment introduces stricter governance around synthetic media, deepfakes, and AI-generated content. The focus has shifted from reactive moderation to proactive accountability for both users and digital platforms. Key Updates in the 2026 Amendment AI-generated or synthetic content is now formally defined and brought under regulation. Platforms are required to provide clear labels, visible disclosures, and permanent metadata for synthetic media. Intermediaries must deploy technical controls to detect and prevent harmful AI content. Government takedown timelines have been significantly reduced for faster response. Legal references have been updated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. New Compliance Timelines Government takedown requests reduced from 36 hours to 3 hours. Grievance acknowledgement reduced from 24 hours to 2 hours. Complaint resolution timelines reduced to 7 days. What This Means for Users Users must declare AI-generated content before publishing. Synthetic media that misleads, impersonates others, or creates fake records should be avoided. Misuse of AI content can lead to penalties or account-level action