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MP Police Bans ChatGPT, Reels in Uniform: Strict Social Media Rules Issued
- •Madhya Pradesh Police issued 24-point social media guidelines, barring personnel from uploading government or sensitive information to ChatGPT and other AI platforms.
- •Police personnel are prohibited from creating or posting Instagram Reels while on duty or in uniform, with violations leading to disciplinary action like suspension.
- •The new rules, based on Union Home Ministry directions, cover social media activity, media communication, sensitive information handling, and AI use by police.
- •Officers in sensitive positions must not reveal duty details or workplaces on social media, and caution is advised when sharing information on arrests or investigations, avoiding details that could affect probes.
- •Personnel are also restricted from expressing views on government policies, making political/religious statements on personal accounts, or using official resources for personal branding.
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The Madhya Pradesh Police introduced a 24-point guideline barring personnel from uploading sensitive data to ChatGPT and other AI platforms. Personnel are also banned from creating Instagram Reels in uniform or on duty, and restrictions apply to personal accounts regarding political views and government policies.
Violations of the new social media and AI guidelines can result in strict disciplinary action, including receiving a show-cause notice or facing suspension under relevant police regulations and civil service conduct rules.
Officers posted in sensitive positions are directed not to reveal duty details, workplaces, or active investigations on social media. Posts regarding arrests and raids must be limited to essential facts without exposing investigative processes or implying guilt before judicial conclusions.
