India’s IT Minister Says Govt Will Frame New AI Law to Safeguard News Publishers’ Rights: Report
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As per reports, the minister has indicated that the Government can either draft an independent legislation or the new mandates will be a part of the Digital India Bill, which will replace the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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