Overview
- Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Vaishnaw said platforms must be accountable for everything they publish to prevent harm.
- He said deepfakes, synthetic media and fast-spreading rumours are breaking trust between citizens and institutions.
- The minister outlined a technolegal posture anchored in a principle-based data protection law with ongoing engagement across industry and society.
- He stated that companies operating in India must follow the constitution and laws and should understand the country’s social structure.
- He cautioned that stronger rules could follow if platforms fall short, as coverage notes inappropriate content still appears on Facebook, Instagram, X and Snapchat despite checks.