This refers to ‘Platforms must label AI content, take down flagged material in three hours’ (February 11). Harmful or illegal online content must be removed within three hours after it is reported. This helps stop harm from spreading fast. If platforms fail to act, they may face fines. They may also lose legal protection or be blocked. This pushes them to follow the rules. To avoid genuine posts being removed, the government plans appeal systems. It will also run small trial projects before full use. Platforms must label AI-made content using secure digital tags. These protect user privacy. The rules are not meant to stop new ideas. Regular checks, user feedback and trial results will improve the system. This will ensure that small creators and businesses are treated fairly.

S Balasubramaniyan

Villupuram, TN

Japan’s gusty PM

Apropos, ‘A new Japan under Sanae’ (February 11). Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory in Japan represents a rare moment of political clarity in an era of drift, reflecting a restless electorate choosing momentum over stagnation. In a political culture defined by caution and consensus, Japan has delivered an emphatic and transformative verdict. As the country’s first woman prime minister, Takaichi’s rise is historic, shattering long-standing glass ceilings and challenging deeply entrenched male-dominated hierarchies. Voters were drawn to her relentless work ethic, modern political instincts and a charisma absent from Japanese leadership since Shinzo Abe. For India, her leadership opens the prospect of stronger strategic convergence, and deeper defence and technology cooperation.

N Sadhasiva Reddy

Bengaluru

A resilient India Inc

Apropos ‘Good tidings’ (February 11), India Inc.’s resilience in Q3 is encouraging, but the reliance on tax breaks and temporary relief measures raises concern. Sustainable growth requires deeper reforms: easing compliance for small firms, ensuring timely credit to productive sectors, and investing steadily in infrastructure. Equally important is strengthening labour protections while helping industries adjust to new codes without sudden profit shocks. If policy support is balanced with fiscal prudence, the current momentum can translate into long-term stability.

M Barathi

Bengaluru

Published on February 11, 2026