# India plans to introduce a techno-legal framework to ensure AI safety.

*genai · news · 2026-02-16 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- India has released a white paper detailing a proposed techno-legal framework for AI safety.
- The framework aims to embed legal mechanisms directly into AI technology development and deployment.
- India will establish AI safety institutes as part of its governance structure for artificial intelligence.
- India is investing in AI education and participating in global AI standard-setting forums.
- Ajay Sood stated AI as a service will become a key economic driver in three years.

**Countries:** India, Brazil, France, South Korea

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