Archive · 9 Oct 2026
India Prepares AI Consultation Paper on Deepfakes, Safety Risks
India is preparing a paper to ask people and organizations for their views on artificial intelligence.
The government wants to hear about ways AI could cause harm.
One concern is deepfakes, which are made-up images, videos or audio that can seem real.
They could spread false information or affect what people think.
The paper will also consider online security, people's safety and how AI affects society.
The government says technical tools and laws may both be needed.
It also wants to consider how people can learn skills as AI develops.
The feedback will help shape future AI rules.
The paper is expected within a month of October 8, 2026.
Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India plans to publish an AI consultation paper.
The paper will seek stakeholder feedback on AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, cybersecurity and skills.
Vaishnaw warned that deepfakes can spread misinformation and influence public opinion.
The government is considering a “techno-legal” approach combining technical tools and regulatory oversight.
Feedback is expected to inform a wider AI regulatory framework, with the paper expected within a month of October 8, 2026.
- Who
- Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Indian government.
- What
- The government plans to issue an AI consultation paper and seek stakeholder feedback.
- When
- Vaishnaw announced the plan on October 8, 2026; the paper is expected within a month.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To gather views on AI risks and inform a broader regulatory framework while considering safety and technological development.
- Announcing minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Planned document
- A consultation paper on AI
- Expected timing
- Within a month of October 8, 2026
- Issues for consultation
- AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, cybersecurity and skill development
- Proposed approach
- A “techno-legal” mix of technical tools and regulatory oversight
- Purpose
- Inform the development of a wider AI regulatory framework