Indian Government Pledges Support for Media's Digital Transition at DNPA Conclave 2025
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasizes fair compensation, copyright protection, and collaboration to address challenges of AI-driven media transformations.
- Union IT and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the challenges faced by traditional media as it transitions to digital platforms, particularly among younger audiences.
- The government is working on regulatory reforms to ensure fair revenue sharing between news publishers and tech companies like Google and Meta, addressing concerns over copyright and employment protection.
- The IndiaAI Mission plans to collaborate with media organizations to leverage multilingual datasets for AI development, with its first platform version launching within days.
- Policymakers at the DNPA Conclave discussed measures to combat misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-driven content manipulation while promoting innovation and accountability.
- HT Digital CEO Puneet Jain called for mandatory disclaimers on fully AI-generated content and labeling of credible news sources to enhance transparency and trust.
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