SynopsisThe discussion comes after the electronics and information technology ministry secretary S Krishnan recently said that the “time is getting right for a dedicated AI law”. As reported by ET earlier, government officials said the proposed framework is likely to follow a graded, risk-based approach, with stricter obligations for AI used in sectors such as healthcare, banking and critical infrastructure.The government’s plan to bring a specific law for artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted legal and policy experts to question whether India needs a new legislation, with many arguing that existing laws can regulate most AI risks if strengthened, even as they acknowledge gaps in governing powerful AI systems.The discussion comes after the electronics and information technology ministry secretary S Krishnan recently said that the “time isNow Playing