AI regulation consultation paper next month, says IT minister Vaishnaw

What happened: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will release a consultation paper on AI regulation next month, followed by an AI regulatory framework. Key numbers: Content removal deadline cut from 36 hours to 3 hours after valid notice; sensitive complaints within 2 hours. Why it matters: The paper will focus on AI safety, deepfakes, user harm and skilling. Vaishnaw said legislation alone is not enough and industry must shoulder primary responsibility for these risks.

IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will release a consultation paper on AI regulation next month, followed by an AI regulatory framework.

The paper will focus on AI safety, deepfakes, user harm and skilling. Vaishnaw said legislation alone is not enough and industry must shoulder primary responsibility for these risks.