Govt plans separate law to address AI challenges

Existing legal framework inadequate to regulate evolving tech: IT secy

- RAKESH KUMAR @New Delhi

WITH policymakers across the globe grappling with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), from disinformation to cyber security threats, the government is considering the option of bringing in a separate legislation to regulate AI, IT secretary S Krishnan said on Friday.

India’s existing legal framework has managed to address the initial concerns around AI, such as deepfakes and labour-related issues. However, as the AI technology evolves and new threats emerge, a dedicated regulation or law may be required to deal with them, Krishnan added.