Govt weighs new AI law as evolving technology raises fresh concerns over cyber threats and deepfakes

NEW DELHI: With policymakers across the globe grappling with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), from disinformation to cyber security threats, the government is considering the option of bringing in a separate legislation to regulate AI, IT secretary S Krishnan said on Friday.

India’s existing legal framework has managed to address the initial concerns around AI, such as deepfakes and labour-related issues. However, as the AI technology evolves and new threats emerge, a dedicated regulation or law may be required to deal with them, Krishnan added.