Why in news
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the news industry is in a "major transition phase," facing challenges like employment, creativity, copyright issues, and fair compensation.
He assured the government would support the industry through these changes.
Vaishnaw spoke at the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) conclave
The Indian news industry is pushing Big Tech firms for fair compensation, especially due to AI models trained on their content, a topic in a lawsuit against OpenAI.
I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju emphasized the need for fair compensation and a transparent revenue-sharing model for sustainable journalism.
He also urged social media platforms to be more accountable for the content they distribute.
The govt is studying global regulations, including in the EU, to address issues like deepfakes and AI, and is close to finalizing the DPDP Rules, 2025.
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