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India to issue AI law consultation paper in coming weeks

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Source: The Economic Times

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday 23 October 2026 at an NDTV event that the government will issue a consultation paper on artificial intelligence legislation in the coming weeks. He said the risks of AI have crossed a threshold where a law and new regulations are needed, and that the paper being drafted will gather inputs from society, citizens and industry.

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The consultation paper starts the process of framing an AI law in India, and the minister said the government wants input from AI users, citizens and industry.

When
23 Oct 2026
ID
WTA-N-2026-0385
Where
India
Who
Government of India; Ashwini Vaishnaw

Summary by wheresthe.ai, from The Economic Times. Checked against the source on 25 Oct 2026.

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WTA-N-2026-0385: “India to issue AI law consultation paper in coming weeks.” wheresthe.ai, 23 Oct 2026. https://wheresthe.ai/d/in-india-to-issue-ai-law-consultation-paper-in-coming-weeks-2026-10/ (source: The Economic Times).

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