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Madhya Pradesh Police Ban Uniformed Social Media Reels and Restrict AI Use
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 09:15 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh police have issued fresh guidelines that prohibit officers from posting reels in uniform and forbid uploading government documents to AI tools like ChatGPT, with a 30‑day deadline to disclose any social‑media earnings.
The Madhya Pradesh police department released a set of guidelines aimed at curbing the use of social media by its personnel. Under the new rules, police officers are barred from creating or sharing short video reels while in uniform, a move intended to maintain the decorum of the force and prevent the perception of misuse of official attire for personal gain.
The directive also extends to artificial intelligence applications. Officers are prohibited from uploading any government‑issued documents or data to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, citing concerns over data security and potential leakage of sensitive information. The police have warned that any breach could attract disciplinary action.
Additionally, the guidelines require all serving personnel to report any earnings derived from social‑media activities within thirty days of the order. The police administration said the measure will help ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.
The announcement, reported by local newspaper Amar Ujala, reflects a broader trend among Indian law‑enforcement agencies to tighten control over digital footprints and the growing influence of AI tools. Officials emphasized that the rules apply uniformly across the state and will be enforced strictly.
The police department will monitor compliance through internal audits and may impose penalties for violations, though specific punitive measures were not detailed in the release.
The directive also extends to artificial intelligence applications. Officers are prohibited from uploading any government‑issued documents or data to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, citing concerns over data security and potential leakage of sensitive information. The police have warned that any breach could attract disciplinary action.
Additionally, the guidelines require all serving personnel to report any earnings derived from social‑media activities within thirty days of the order. The police administration said the measure will help ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.
The announcement, reported by local newspaper Amar Ujala, reflects a broader trend among Indian law‑enforcement agencies to tighten control over digital footprints and the growing influence of AI tools. Officials emphasized that the rules apply uniformly across the state and will be enforced strictly.
The police department will monitor compliance through internal audits and may impose penalties for violations, though specific punitive measures were not detailed in the release.