Government To Release AI Regulation Consultation Paper Within A Month
The paper will center on safety, deepfakes, and skilling, with the government saying industry must shoulder most of the responsibility.
- On Thursday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Ministry of Electronics and IT will publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulations within a month, establishing a foundation for new rules.
- Vaishnaw signaled a policy shift from the government's reliance on existing laws and voluntary compliance, with the consultation paper forming the base for formal AI regulations to address critical gaps.
- Describing deepfakes as a "nuisance which can cause huge problems in society," Vaishnaw emphasized the government aims for a "techno-legal solution" involving stakeholders and industry responsibility rather than legislation alone.
- Separately, the Ministry of Electronics and IT issued a Request for Proposal on Wednesday for a five-year supply agreement, enabling empanelled firms to bid for government department tenders.
- To support the government's mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced one crore youth will be trained in AI skills over the next year through joint workshops with the Ministry of Education.
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India steps up AI regulation push with consultation paper likely next month. Deepfakes, safety in focus
MeitY to prepare a regulation-focused consultation paper built on four elements of safety, including a human-first approach & skilling, says minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
AI regulation consultation paper next month, says IT minister Vaishnaw; focus on safety, deepfakes
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 content more effectively.
Government To Release AI Regulation Consultation Paper Within A Month
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Indian government will release a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month. The framework will prioritise AI safety, address the growing threat of deepfakes, promote a human-first approach, and include skilling initiatives. Vaishnaw stressed the need for a 'techno-legal solution' and industry responsibility in managing AI's challenges.
Govt to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the government plans to bring out a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a month, with a key focus on ensuring AI safety and curbing the danger posed by deepfakes. "I will request the department to come out with a regulation-focused consultation paper, which focuses on safety. That's the most important point-- safety related to AI use,…
‘Time has come’: Ashwini Vaishnaw says AI must be regulated, Centre to release consultation paper - BusinessToday
Ashwini Vaishnaw said the consultation would prioritise safety related to AI use. He also highlighted the importance of skilling and ensuring that no section of society is left behind as AI-led changes accelerate.
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