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Govt may look at a separate legal framework for AI: Secretary
Published 3 July 2026 ยท tech
India is considering a dedicated legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, a significant departure from its previous stance of using existing laws. The Ministry of Electronics
India is considering a dedicated legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, a significant departure from its previous stance of using existing laws. The Ministry of Electronics and IT believes the time is right to draft specific AI legislation. This move signals a potential shift in the government's approach to regulating the rapidly evolving technology, aiming to balance innovation with necessary oversight.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 1:04 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 1:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India is considering a dedicated legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, a significant departure from its previous stance of using existing laws.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT believes the time is right to draft specific AI legislation.
This move signals a potential shift in the government's approach to regulating the rapidly evolving technology, aiming to balance innovation with necessary oversight.