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Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation Within a Month

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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 13:44
Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation Within a Month
- •Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation within a month.
- •The consultation will prioritize human safety, inclusivity, skilling, and ensuring humans remain at the center of AI usage.
- •The paper will specifically address growing concerns regarding deepfakes and their potential to mislead or manipulate people.
- •The government will also examine the potential psychological impacts and disorders linked to artificial intelligence.
- •Vaishnaw emphasized that the bulk of the responsibility in addressing AI risks must rest on the tech industry and stakeholders.
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Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation within a month.
The consultation paper will focus on human-centric AI usage, skilling to ensure inclusive changes, and the risks and psychological impacts associated with deepfakes.
Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that technology companies and industry stakeholders carry the bulk of the responsibility for addressing the risks associated with AI.





