AI tech regulation in 5-6 months, says minister of state for IT and electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar

NEW DELHI: Artificial intelligence (AI) should “not be demonised”, and India will work towards creating an early regulatory framework around it, possibly over next five-six months, minister of state for IT and Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar said here on Friday.

The country will take steps to create a global consensus on managing the challenges emanating from the rapidly evolving technological innovation, including impact on jobs, privacy of individuals, weaponisation and criminalisation of the smart algos, he said.

The minister also said India is open to having discussions with China as part of multi-country deliberations, but added that the neighbouring country has to be “genuine” in its approach and intentions around regulating AI for good.