India to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month, says IT minister Vaishnaw

India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will release a consultation paper on AI regulation within a month. It will cover AI safety, deepfakes, the psychological impact of AI, skilling and inclusion, with industry expected to bear the bulk of responsibility for AI-related risks.

• Consultation paper due within a month, IT minister Vaishnaw said
• Focus includes AI safety, deepfakes and psychological impact
• Bulk of responsibility for AI risks will fall on industry
• Government will weigh consultation feedback before regulating