India’s latest Economic Survey has made a strong case for designing artificial intelligence (AI) data regulations that actively support startups, warning that overly rigid rules could slow innovation in one of the country’s most promising growth sectors. The proposal comes at a time when AI adoption across industries—from fintech and healthcare to logistics and education—is accelerating rapidly, with startups at the forefront of experimentation and deployment.
The Survey recognises that data is the backbone of AI systems and argues that access to high-quality, diverse datasets is critical for Indian startups to compete globally. It suggests that India’s regulatory approach should avoid copy
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