The Grok AI controversy has sharpened India’s AI regulation debate. It exposes gaps in the IT Act, 2000, over intermediary liability and deepfakes. India is shifting from light-touch oversight to a risk-based, accountable framework under the proposed Digital India Act, balancing innovation with ethics and democratic safeguards.
Click to View MoreIndia aims to shape global AI governance by hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning itself as the Global South’s voice. Adopting a balanced, risk-based regulatory approach, it leverages the IndiaAI Mission and Digital Public Infrastructure to promote innovation while mitigating harms, despite gaps in AI-specific law and data protection.
Click to View MoreThe rise of AI-driven deepfakes threatens India’s democracy, security, and social trust, flagged by the World Economic Forum as a top risk. India is responding through the Information Technology Rules, content-labelling advisories, and the proposed Digital India Act. A balanced approach needs risk-based laws, tech safeguards, collaboration, and digital literacy.
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