Does India need government permission to launch AI models?

India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires “significant” tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT issued the advisory to firms on Friday.

How has India made a significant policy shift in artificial intelligence?

India has made a significant policy shift in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by issuing a new advisory that mandates tech companies to obtain government approval before launching new AI models.

What is India's new AI advisory?

The Indian IT Ministry has issued a new advisory for large tech companies offering AI services and foundational AI models in India. The new advisory mandates large tech giants to seek permission from the government before deploying "untested" AI models.