“Technological sophistication without ethical restraint can magnify the scale of harm.” Comment.

Q7. “Technological sophistication without ethical restraint can magnify the scale of harm.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, deepfakes and digital technologies has raised important ethical concerns regarding responsibility, trust, privacy and the societal consequences of technological misuse. Key Demand of the question The …

AI can either amplify women’s empowerment or automate discrimination. Examine this statement. Illustrate with domains where women are most vulnerable.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Q6. AI can either amplify women’s empowerment or automate discrimination. Examine this statement. Illustrate with domains where women are most vulnerable. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question AI is rapidly entering labour markets, finance, health, welfare delivery and safety systems, where women already face …

Describe the key features of the IT Rules (Amendment), 2026 relating to AI-generated content. Analyse how these provisions attempt to balance user safety, privacy and free speech. Suggest safeguards to prevent over-compliance and censorship.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Describe the key features of the IT Rules (Amendment), 2026 relating to AI-generated content. Analyse how these provisions attempt to balance user safety, privacy and free speech. Suggest safeguards to prevent over-compliance and censorship. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

India AI Governance Guidelines

Syllabus: Governance Source:  STV Context: MeitY has released the India AI Governance Guidelines—a national, pro-innovation framework to enable safe, trusted AI adoption across sectors. About India AI Governance Guidelines: What it is? A four-part governance blueprint that balances rapid AI adoption with safety, trust, and accountability—without a heavy, one-size-fits-all law. Published by: Drafted for the …

Deepfakes represent the new frontier of online harm. Identify the technological challenges involved in detecting synthetic media and assess India’s preparedness to counter such threats.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites Q6. Deepfakes represent the new frontier of online harm. Identify the technological challenges involved in detecting synthetic media and assess India’s preparedness to counter such threats. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Due to the rapid …

Deepfakes

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: ET  Context: A deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna (actress) entering an elevator sparked outrage online, later debunked by a journalist revealing it featured British influencer Zara Patel.   What are Deepfakes? Deepfakes are digital media – video, audio, and images edited and manipulated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inflict harm on individuals …