New Delhi: The government will continue to support the growth of artificial intelligence while remaining alert to risks that could affect citizens, according to S Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Krishnan said India’s regulatory stance on AI has been deliberately cautious, with a clear focus on not obstructing innovation.
He noted that the introduction of new laws or regulations would be considered only as a last resort.
Instead, the government intends to first examine how existing legal frameworks can be applied to address concerns arising from the deployment of AI technologies. The objective, he said, is to strike a balance between encouraging technological advancement and ensuring public safety.
Krishnan pointed out that several challenges linked to AI are already covered under the current legislation, including the IT Act and Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
These legislations provide mechanisms to deal with misuse, data protection issues and potential harm.
It should be noted that the DPDP rules are expected to significantly influence how AI companies handle personal data. Once implemented, they will impose stricter obligations on firms regarding data collection, processing and security.
