We are pleased to share our recently authored comments on the Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development. We have submitted this as formal feedback to support the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) important initiative in shaping India’s AI policy landscape.
Our comments critically assess the draft report and provide recommendations aimed at ensuring that India’s AI governance framework is not only robust and forward-looking but also contextually aligned with the needs of the Global South. Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in addressing India’s socio-economic priorities, our feedback emphasizes:
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The importance of developing indigenous AI governance principles reflecting the realities and aspirations of the Global South.
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Differentiating regulatory treatment between B2B and B2C AI applications to better safeguard consumer rights while encouraging innovation.
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Implementing a tiered risk-classification framework to prevent overregulation of low-risk applications and ensure appropriate oversight of high-risk AI uses.
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Addressing legal ambiguities concerning copyright, data scraping, and fair use in AI training datasets, which are vital for supporting homegrown AI development.
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Mitigating risks of regulatory capture through independent and diverse oversight mechanisms in AI governance structures.
Our submission seeks to contribute to the evolving policy discourse, ensuring that India’s AI governance balances innovation, accountability, and protection of fundamental rights. Please feel free to share your thoughts about the same as well!