TRAI Issues Draft Guidelines on Responsible AI Use in Telecom Networks
The draft requires board-approved AI policies, human oversight and reporting of critical incidents as telecom operators face new accountability rules.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released draft guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in telecommunication networks, mandating board-approved policies and dedicated governance committees.
- As Artificial Intelligence sees broader adoption throughout core network configurations, the proposal aligns with the Government of India's February 2026 'India AI Governance Guidelines' to standardize deployment parameters and address emerging risks.
- Draft rules mandate that telecom operators establish an AI Governance and Safety Committee , led by a designated AI Governance and Safety Officer , to review deployed systems at least annually for vulnerabilities.
- Entities must classify AI systems into high-, medium-, and low-risk categories and mandatorily report critical and high-severity incidents to TRAI in prescribed formats, while maintaining databases of AI-related complaints.
- Stakeholders have until November 27, 2026, to submit written comments on the draft guidelines to TRAI Advisor Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, marking the start of formal industry consultation before final rules are finalized.
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