Govt to focus on innovation in AI space, regulate when required: IT Secy

The government’s priority currently is to focus on innovation in AI space and it will introduce regulation or legislation when required, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Wednesday.

The secretary said the government wants to leverage AI to make sure that it delivers the maximum benefit for the people of the country.

“If we believe that the priority needs to be for innovation, regulation is not the priority today. There is a lot of play for innovation in the AI space. Having said that, let me again assert that if the need arises for legislation or regulation, the government will not be found wanting,” Krishnan said.