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India to Release AI Regulation Consultation Paper Focusing on Safety and Deepfakes

India to Release AI Regulation Consultation Paper Focusing on Safety and Deepfakes

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ThreatCluster •October 8, 2026 at 20:34 UTC
  • •India's consultation paper on AI regulations will be released within a month.
  • •Key focus areas include AI safety, deepfakes, and user harm.
  • •The technology industry is expected to take primary responsibility for AI-related risks.

On October 8, 2026, India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government will publish a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month. The paper will focus on key areas including AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, and a human-first approach. Vaishnaw described deepfakes as a significant societal nuisance, emphasizing their increasing quality and the potential for misinformation. The consultation paper aims to form the foundation for future AI regulations, moving away from reliance on existing laws and voluntary compliance. The minister stated that the technology industry must take primary responsibility for addressing AI-related risks. The consultation paper will also address psychological disorders and the need for skilling in AI. This initiative follows India's previous guidelines on AI governance released in November 2025, which did not propose a dedicated AI law. The government is also working on long-term procurement of computing capacity for AI technologies.

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2026-10-08
Announcement of AI regulation consultation paper
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the upcoming release of a consultation paper focusing on AI safety and deepfakes.
Theprint.In
2026-10-08
Deepfakes identified as a major concern
Vaishnaw described deepfakes as a nuisance that can mislead people and cause societal issues.
Newindianexpress
2026-10-08
Focus on human-first approach in AI
The consultation paper will emphasize a human-first approach and the importance of skilling in AI.
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What will the consultation paper address?
It will focus on AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, and a human-first approach.
When will the consultation paper be released?
The government plans to release the consultation paper within a month.
What is the role of the technology industry in this initiative?
The technology industry is expected to take primary responsibility for addressing AI-related risks.