New draft amendments to India's IT Rules are raising alarms among legal and policy experts. Proposed Rule 3(4) would empower the executive branch to issue binding advisories, guidelines, and standard operating procedures on AI and content moderation—bypassing parliamentary or judicial scrutiny.
At a MediaNama discussion, experts highlighted that this concentration of power could undermine democratic checks and balances. The draft rules are still open for revision, and their final impact remains uncertain until enacted.
Supporters argue that faster executive action on AI-related threats could protect citizens more effectively than slow parliamentary processes. However, critics warn of potential overreach and lack of accountability.
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