India Implements New AI Regulation Requiring Government Approval

In a significant policy shift, India now mandates tech firms to secure government permission before releasing AI tools, aiming to ensure reliability and prevent electoral interference.

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an advisory requiring government permission for the release of AI tools to the public.
The new regulation targets AI tools that are unreliable or under trial, demanding they be labeled for potential inaccuracies.
Tech firms must ensure their AI does not permit bias, discrimination, or threaten the integrity of the electoral process.
Non-compliance with the advisory could lead to penal consequences, signaling a future of stricter AI regulation.
The policy change has sparked concern among industry leaders and startups, fearing it will hinder India's competitiveness in the global AI race.