Rethink Revenue Share or Face Legal Action: Ashwini Vaishnaw Warns Digital Platforms

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged digital platforms to ensure fair revenue sharing with content creators, warning of legal frameworks if not done voluntarily.
• Speaking at the DNPA Conclave 2026, Vaishnaw highlighted the erosion of trust, rise of synthetic content, and the internet's transformation into an algorithm-driven media ecosystem.
• He emphasized that platforms can no longer claim neutrality and must take responsibility for content, comparing it to a hotel manager verifying guests.
• Vaishnaw stressed that equitable revenue distribution is crucial for intellectual property and societal progress, warning that uncompensated original content stunts growth.
• The Minister also underscored online safety, proactive action against cyber fraud, stronger grievance redressal, and mandatory user consent for synthetic content.