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India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches


India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India's India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models.

India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. The advisory, not published on public domain but a copy of which TechCrunch has reviewed, also asks tech firms to ensure that their services or products “do not permit any bias or discrimination or threaten the integrity of the electoral process.” “I was such a fool thinking I will work bringing GenAI to Indian agriculture from SF,” wrote Pratik Desai, founder of startup Kisan AI.

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