Maharashtra Cybercrime police have launched action against alleged illegal bike taxi services across the state, after a complaint from the office of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. Notices were sent to mobile app store platforms to remove applications facilitating unauthorised operations. The notice cites Maharashtra Cyber’s goal of preventing widespread use while protecting public safety and enforcing legal compliance. The notice references Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, warning app stores of potential liability if they fail to act.
India is considering a major shift in AI governance, moving away from its earlier “light-touch” approach as risks mount around cybersecurity, deepfakes, and threats to critical sectors. A Mint report says a six-member TPEC and a 10-member inter-ministerial AIGEG are preparing fresh guidelines, potentially reshaping policy direction. The push comes amid Grok controversies, tighter intermediary rules, and court action over deepfakes.
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India’s current IT Act is widely seen as outdated and insufficient for today’s data protection needs. As technology, data collection, and online threats have evolved, the existing framework struggles to keep pace with modern safeguards. Analysts argue the country needs an urgent overhaul to better protect personal information and align with global expectations.
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