‘AI World Very Different From IT Act Era’: Ashwini Vaishnaw Signals Need For New Law

‘AI World Very Different From IT Act Era’: Ashwini Vaishnaw Signals Need For New Law

Last Updated:June 09, 2026, 11:37 PM IST Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India may need a new AI law beyond the IT Act 2000, with consultations underway to balance innovation and user safety. Vaishnaw said discussions with industry representatives were underway as the government examines possible regulatory approaches. (PTI file photo) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw…

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WEF 2026: India emerges as major AI force backed by reforms, digital infra, says IMF

    WEF 2026: India emerges as major AI force backed by reforms, digital infra, says IMF

    India is emerging as one of the world’s major forces in artificial intelligence (AI), supported by strong reforms, digital public infrastructure, and a skilled technology workforce, said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The IMF MD pointed to India’s rapidly built digital public infrastructure and…

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