Experts urge India to create its own AI safety framework

Indian technology leaders say the country needs a customized approach to AI safety, not a copy of the recent voluntary pact between US tech giants and the White House. They argue India should address risks like deepfakes and cyberattacks with rules tailored to its languages and AI markets. Some favor strict local standards over self-policing, especially since India's AI ecosystem centers on applications, not foundational models.

• US pact calls for internal AI controls, oversight, audits
• Experts want India-specific safety standards, not a US replica
• India focuses on app-based AI, not core model development
• Global models should face same scrutiny as local ones