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How India Can Govern Responsibly in the Age of AI
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CNBC TV18•20-10-2026, 11:00
How India Can Govern Responsibly in the Age of AI
- •India accounts for 16 per cent of the global AI talent pool and boasts robust digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar and UPI.
- •A KPMG report shows high public trust and acceptance of AI in India, alongside concerns over the authenticity of online content.
- •Effective AI governance must evolve dynamically, shifting from merely controlling technology to governing intelligence safely and transparently.
- •Sovereign AI enables India to maintain strategic control, ensuring solutions align with domestic languages, security, and national priorities.
- •Governance frameworks must remain proportionate to the consequences of AI deployment, preserving human accountability and oversight in critical sectors.
Key Questions Answered
According to the India Skills Report 2026, India accounts for 16 per cent of the global artificial intelligence talent pool.
The 2025 KPMG International Report showed that 76% of Indian respondents were willing to trust AI, 90% accepted or approved of it, and 94% expected it to deliver benefits. However, 71% remained unsure whether online content could be trusted due to potential AI generation.
Building domestic capabilities across AI infrastructure, models, data, and talent gives India greater strategic control over how technology is developed and deployed. Sovereign AI supports solutions aligned with national priorities, languages, and societal contexts while strengthening technological self-reliance and public value.
