India to release AI regulation consultation paper within a month

India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on October 8, 2026 that the government plans to issue an AI regulation consultation paper within a month, covering safety, a human-first approach, skills, inclusivity and harm prevention. Deepfake-driven misinformation and fraud are cited as key concerns.

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