India's new social media rules shorten content removal time and require AI labeling

India mandated social media platforms remove unlawful content within three hours, a significant reduction from the previous 36-hour deadline. The new rules, effective February 20, also require labeling of AI-generated content and apply to major platforms like Meta and YouTube. Critics fear increased censorship and compliance challenges. The government did not state a reason for the change. Experts express concern about the feasibility and potential for over-censorship due to the compressed timeline.