NEWS: AI Impact Summit happening in Delhi. Global leaders discussing AI governance
“Third Way” in AI Governance
- India’s “Third Way” = A middle path between: Over-regulation, no regulation, state control
- Designed for: Developing countries, global South nations, middle powers (like India, Brazil, Indonesia)
Global AI Governance Models
- European Union Model(Compliance-Heavy)
- Example: AI ActàStrict regulations, risk-based classification
- United States Model: Market-driven innovation, private tech companies lead
- China Model: Strong government control, centralised data & AI systems
- India’s Third Way (Balanced Model): Flexible regulation, inclusive development focus, strategic autonomy, context-based governance
India’s AI Governance Guidelines (2025)
- Adoption of AI
- Diplomacy (global AI cooperation)
- Capacity building (skills, infrastructure)
Key Pillars of India’s AI Model
- Strategic AutonomyàReduce dependence on foreign AI systems
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)àCollaboration between government + startups + tech firms
- Localised Governance
- Research InfrastructureàSafety evaluation frameworks, collaborative research networks
India is well-positioned:
- Large digital population
- Success in digital public infrastructure (DPI)
- Experience in scalable governance models (UPI, CoWIN)