Advisory on Labeling AI-Generated and Synthetic Content in Elections
Released on January 16, 2025, this advisory introduced mandatory labeling requirements for AI-altered content. For the first time, ECI directed parties to apply specific labels such as "AI-Generated," "Digitally Enhanced," or "Synthetic Content" to images or videos that had been digitally altered. This was a significant escalation from the May 2024 advisory, moving from takedown requirements to proactive disclosure mandates.
The AIACT.IN India AI Regulation Tracker
This is a simple regulatory tracker consisting all information on how India is regulating artificial intelligence as a technology, inspired from a seminal paper authored by Abhivardhan and Deepanshu Singh for the Forum of Federations, Canada, entitled, "Government with Algorithms: Managing AI in India’s Federal System – Number 70".
We have also included case laws along with regulatory / governance documents, and avoided adding any industry documents or policy papers which do not reflect any direct or implicit legal impact.
January 2025
Issuing Authority
Election Commission of India (ECI)
Type of Legal / Policy Document
Executive Instruments - Administrative Decisions
Status
In Force
Regulatory Stage
Regulatory
Binding Value
Non-binding but institutionally endorsed instruments
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