{
  "id": 12849659,
  "title": "AI regulation consultation paper next month, says IT minister Vaishnaw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ai-regulation-consultation-paper-next-month-says-it-minister-vaishnaw",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ai-regulation-consultation-paper-next-month-says-it-minister-vaishnaw-focus-on-safety-deepfakes/articleshow/134785844.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government will release a consultation paper on AI regulations next month. The paper will address AI safety, harmful uses, deepfakes, a human-centric approach, and upskilling. Speaking at an event, Vaishnaw emphasized that the government has reached a stage where India needs a regulatory framework for AI, but highlighted the necessity of a techno-legal solution. He also stressed that all stakeholders must be involved in the process. Vaishnaw specifically pointed out AI safety as the primary focus of the consultation paper, warning of the dangers posed by deepfakes, which can lead to societal issues when people believe them. The framework is expected to tackle AI-related harms such as cybersecurity, user harm, psychological disorders, and ensure that no one is left behind as technology advances. The industry will bear the primary responsibility for addressing these risks, including safety, cybersecurity, user harms, and deepfakes. The consultation paper will also include a commitment to skilling.",
  "summary": "Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans for a Consultation paper on AI regulations to address specific concerns. The focus will include AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, and the need for skilling. The government aims to establish a regulatory framework while involving various stakeholders in the process. This initiative follows recent amendments in IT Rules to combat AI-generated harmful…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Govt Plans To Release Consultation Paper On AI Regulation Within A Month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/govt-plans-to-release-consultation-paper-on-ai-regulation-within-a",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Time has come for AI regulation’, says Vaishnaw; govt to release consultation paper",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/time-has-come-for-ai-regulation-says-vaishnaw-govt-to-release",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:04:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}