Tailored AI Safety Framework
Industry Experts Urge India to Develop Tailored AI Safety Framework
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Nasscom Chairman Srikanth Velamakanni warned that as AI models become more capable and agentic, their growing access to systems and autonomy make it essential for safety measures to keep pace with capability and guard against catastrophic risks.
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The U.S. accord also commits the participating companies to meet regularly to establish safety standards.
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The accord was signed by executives from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI.
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An Indian government official said the discussion about AI regulation had begun and that the moment appeared to be approaching; the official noted that IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the official had previously said regulation would be considered when the time was right.
India's tech leaders say the country needs its own AI safety rules tailored to its languages and tech ecosystem — not a copy of the voluntary accord signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and major tech companies Economic Times. Experts want a commitment involving all stakeholders that addresses real risks like deepfakes and cyberattacks, while an Indian government official signaled that regulation discussions have begun Economic Times.
Why India's Tech Scale Demands Its Own Rules
The U.S. accord signed by Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Nvidia and xAI relies on voluntary company monitoring and internal audit teams Economic Times. But Nasscom Chairman Srikanth Velamakanni warns that as AI models grow more powerful and gain access to critical systems, safety measures must keep pace with their capabilities Economic Times. India's massive tech ecosystem and multiple languages create unique challenges that Western frameworks don't address.
Voluntary Commitments Versus Binding Rules
The U.S. model asks companies to meet regularly and establish safety standards on their own Economic Times. Europe took the opposite approach — the EU enforces binding, risk-based rules with legal teeth. China uses state-directed oversight. Experts disagree on whether India should follow America's lighter-touch model or adopt stricter mandatory requirements like Europe's approach.
India's Chance to Shape Global AI Safety Standards
Industry experts argue India can use its international role and upcoming AI summit to help set global safety norms Economic Times. A homegrown framework would preserve India's access to advanced AI while protecting against catastrophic risks. An Indian government official indicated that discussions about AI regulation have begun and "the moment appears to be approaching" for action, with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw previously saying rules would come "when the time was right" Economic Times.
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