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Government to Release Draft AI Regulation Paper in 30 Days

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 6:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will release a draft AI regulation paper within 30 days.
The framework puts primary safety, deep-fake mitigation and psychological-harm responsibilities on industry.
Consultation will focus on AI safety, a human-first approach, skilling and leaving no one behind.
Vaishnaw warned that improving deep-fake quality raises misinformation and harmful-action risks.
The ministry will empanel AI model providers to serve central and state government departments.

History

Historical Context

The EU first presented its AI Act on 21 April 2021, introducing a risk-based framework with four categories for AI systems. Led by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the proposal inspired India’s draft AI policy, which adopts a similar risk-based approach for deep-fake mitigation and to ensure broader global industry future safety.

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Story summary

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will release a draft AI regulation paper within 30 days.
The framework puts primary safety, deep-fake mitigation and psychological-harm responsibilities on industry.
Consultation will focus on AI safety, a human-first approach, skilling and leaving no one behind.
Vaishnaw warned that improving deep-fake quality raises misinformation and harmful-action risks.
The ministry will empanel AI model providers to serve central and state government departments.

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