New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- India is on the verge of taking a step forward in regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the government expected to publish a consultation paper soon.

Union Minister of State for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that while the government is developing a more comprehensive regulatory system, the proposed paper will also invite stakeholder feedback on issues such as AI safety, deepfakes, user harm, and skill development.

According to news agency PTI, the consultation will help lay the groundwork for future AI regulations, Vaishnaw said. The step has been taken to address these concerns, including the potential for AI-generated content to be misused, cybersecurity threats, and the technol...