Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the establishment of global standards and common rules for emerging technologies, emphasizing tools to identify the origin of AI-generated content and deepfakes. He made these remarks on October 6 during a meeting with board members of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) in Delhi, according to a Press Information Bureau release.
Modi highlighted the need for technology-driven solutions to combat cyber fraud and suggested sustained awareness campaigns to warn users about fraudulent calls. He also advocated for affordable digital services for the Global South and described Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a key enabler for developing countries. Modi shared these points in a post on X following the GSMA board meeting.
The call for clear identification of AI-generated and deepfake content aligns with India's February 2026 amendments to the Information Technology Rules, which partly address these concerns. Modi's emphasis on global cooperation reflects growing international attention on regulating AI and digital content to strengthen trust and security in the digital ecosystem.
Modi’s remarks were part of his interaction with the GSMA Board on October 6, underscoring technology access for the last mile, affordable digital services for the Global South, and the role of DPI as a force multiplier in digital development.