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India's AI Strategy: Why Its Open Regulatory Stance Sets a Global Example

India's approach to regulating artificial intelligence is notably more open than many other countries. The director of Amcham India appreciates this progressive stance and sees strong potential for collaboration with the United States. He notes that recent US policies on chips don't negatively affect India's growing AI ecosystem. The upcoming AI Impact Summit will focus on how this technology affects India's diverse population and development goals.

Key Points: Amcham India Director on India's Open AI Regulatory Approach

  • India's open AI regulatory framework contrasts with global trend of tighter controls
  • US-India cooperation in AI is strengthened by complementary regulatory approaches
  • US chip restrictions on China have no direct negative impact on India's AI growth
  • India's current AI compute infrastructure is primarily powered by American tech giants
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India's regulatory stance on AI sets it apart globally: Amcham India Director

Amcham India Director Pranav Mishra praises India's progressive AI regulation, highlighting strong US-India cooperation and minimal impact from US-China chip policies.

"What we are observing globally is that the governments are trying to narrow the ambit in which AI can operate. But India has kept it quite open. - Pranav Mishra, Director, Amcham India"

New Delhi December 11

India's regulatory stance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) sets it apart from many countries that are moving toward tighter controls on AI development, said Pranav Mishra, Director, Amcham India (American Chamber of Commerce).

"What we are observing globally is that the governments are trying to narrow the ambit in which AI can operate. But India has kept it quite open. It is progressive and we appreciate the stance from the Indian government and the way US and India can work together on this," Pranav Mishra said.

Mishra highlighted the strong potential for US-India cooperation in AI, noting that India's open regulatory environment complements the US's innovation-driven approach.

Addressing recent geopolitical developments, including US policies restricting chip access to China, Mishra noted that such moves have no direct negative impact on India.

"In my personal opinion, I don't think that affects India in any way. The Chinese have their own capabilities in AI, but it's a welcome development that we have access to that market as well. At the same time, India should not be affected by that," he added.

He underscored that India's expanding AI ecosystem is currently powered by major American technology companies.

"If you understand the AI infrastructure of India, it's powered primarily by two or three American giants. They support the AI compute infrastructure. It's the backbone of our infrastructure at the moment, and it's only going to grow because you need more GPUs every second," Mishra said.

AmCham India's member companies remain committed to supporting India's long-term digital ambitions, including the government's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, he highlighted.

Speaking about the upcoming AI Impact Summit, Mishra stressed that the event's focus aligns with India's demographic and developmental priorities.

"The essence of the AI Impact Summit is in the name - the impact. We are the largest democracy, the largest population on the planet. It will be very interesting to see how AI is affecting India across sectors, states, languages, and issues," he highlighted.

Carnegie India hosted the Global Technology Summit Innovation Dialogue in New Delhi on December 11 as an official pre-summit event for the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 15 to 20, 2026.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the optimism, we must be cautious. An "open" stance is good, but we need strong data protection and ethical guidelines from the start. We can't afford to be reactive like some Western nations.
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Vikram M
The US-India partnership in tech is crucial. But the article points out our AI infra is powered by American giants. We need our own "Atmanirbhar" compute infrastructure too. Dependence is always a risk.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from Amcham. The focus on impact for India's massive population is key. AI solutions for agriculture, healthcare, and education in regional languages could be transformative.
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Rohit P
Good that geopolitical chip wars don't directly affect us. But we should use this opportunity to build our own capabilities. 'Viksit Bharat' needs homegrown tech prowess, not just foreign investment.
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Kavya N
Hoping the AI Impact Summit 2026 delivers real, actionable insights. We have so much talent. With the right policy framework, India can truly lead the way in responsible and scalable AI. 🤞

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