AI regulations: Consultation paper in a month; safety, deepfakes among key focus areas, says Vaishnaw
Mr. Vaishnaw said the government has always maintained that AI and other technologies cannot be regulated by law alone. "We have to bring a techno-legal solution," the Minister said, adding that stakeholders must be brought on board.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on October 8, 2026 that the Indian government will release a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month. The focus areas for the paper include AI safety, deepfakes, and a human-first approach. Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of safety related to AI use as the most crucial aspect.
He also highlighted the growing concern over deepfakes, describing them as a nuisance that can cause significant problems in society. The consultation paper will serve as the foundation for India's AI regulations, and the government is committed to leaving no person behind in the digital transformation. Vaishnaw stressed that AI and other technologies cannot be regulated by law alone and called for a techno-legal solution.
He urged the industry to take the primary responsibility for issues such as cybersecurity, safety, user harm, psychological disorders, and deepfakes. The government plans to release the consultation paper within a month and subsequently move forward with the regulation based on its recommendations.
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