AI world vastly different from IT Act era, believe new law is needed: Union minister Vaishnaw

The current information technology law was framed much before the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, adding that he believes a new legal framework may be required to deal with the changing landscape.

In an interview with PTI, Vaishnaw – who is Minister for IT and electronics – said discussions are on with the industry and that the government will seek to strike a balance between innovation and regulation.