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India\u2019s<\/strong> Electronics and Information Technology Ministry has released the country\u2019s first AI policy framework<\/strong>, which proposes adaptive regulation and amendments to existing laws instead for a new standalone AI act, The Hindu Businessline<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n

Framework details: <\/strong>The framework aims to promote AI adoption built around the guiding principles of accountability, inclusivity, reliability, fairness, safety and security, equality, transparency and sustainability. The government has also outlined six governance pillars, covering areas including infrastructure, risk mitigation, capacity building, and oversight mechanisms, according to the Press Information Bureau<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Regulatory approach: <\/strong>The framework recommends updating existing regulations \u2014 including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 \u2014 instead of introducing a new AI-specific law. It aims to address emerging risks such as bias, misinformation, and data misuse through targeted amendments. The framework also proposes setting up an AI Governance Group supported by an expert committee to monitor compliance and guide sectoral reforms, according to the Press Information Bureau<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Policy direction: <\/strong>The ministry\u2019s senior most official, Secretary S. Krishnan, said the focus is on \u201cencouraging innovation first while ensuring accountability through adaptive oversight.\u201d The framework was developed by a committee chaired by leading academics with participation from government think tank NITI Aayog, Microsoft Research India, law firm Trilegal, and software industry think tank iSPIRT Foundation. <\/p>\n

Global context: <\/strong>India\u2019s model positions itself between the EU\u2019s AI Act, which adopts a strict risk-based framework, and the US\u2019 voluntary guidelines, promoting a flexible balance between innovation and safety. The framework was unveiled in New Delhi on 5 November, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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