Here’s the roadmap of India’s pioneering AI regulation
- India’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) is continuously evolving in response to global advancements and local obstacles.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has expressed its intention to oversee high-risk AI applications, with a focus on safeguarding users.
- This oversight may be achieved through the implementation of specific regulations under the proposed Digital India Act.
- The regulations are expected to prioritize user protection while addressing the potential risks associated with AI technologies.
- India seeks to align its AI governance with global trends, particularly inspired by the European Union’s (EU) recent regulatory milestone — the AI Act.
- MeitY aims to collaborate with like-minded democracies to negotiate a global AI regulation agreement and establish a supranational institutional framework based on international consensus.
- India’s AI journey is punctuated by various initiatives and reports, including the National Program on AI (NPAI), Indiaai portal, Gen AI Report, recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and the Responsible AI Report.
- MeitY has formed expert groups to deliberate on India’s AI program goals and design.
- India’s endeavours in AI regulation reflect a nuanced approach, balancing the imperatives of progress with the imperatives of protection.
- As India continues to navigate the complexities of AI regulation, collaboration, innovation, and ethical stewardship will remain paramount in shaping the country’s AI future.
