Instagram and X have an impossible deepfake detection deadline
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Source: The VergeFebruary 11, 2026Summary
India has mandated that social media platforms must remove illegal AI-generated content much faster and ensure all synthetic content is clearly labeled, with rules taking effect on February 20th. This gives tech companies only days to implement detection and labeling systems for deepfakes, putting immediate pressure on platforms like Instagram and X to comply in a critical market of 1 billion internet users.
Original source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/877206/youtube-instagram-x-india-deepfake-detection-deadline
First tracked: February 11, 2026 at 06:00 PM