India To Consider New AI Law, Says Top Government Adviser
· Technology · NDTV
Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood stated that India is considering new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence amid growing technological risks. Speaking to NDTV, Sood emphasised that while AI offers unprecedented opportunities, unchecked deployment poses significant challenges that require carefully designed governance frameworks. The proposed regulatory approach aims to balance innovation with safety, particularly concerning data privacy, deepfakes, and algorithmic bias. India has seen rapid growth in AI adoption across sectors like healthcare, finance, and governance, heightening the urgency for formal oversight. Government officials are currently consulting industry stakeholders and legal experts to draft a comprehensive framework.
Why it matters
A dedicated AI law will establish binding compliance standards for technology companies operating in India, directly impacting how domestic startups and global tech giants develop and deploy AI models.
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