AI Summit 2026: India Backs Principles-Based AI Governance Model Over Standalone Law

The AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a decisive shift in the global artificial intelligence conversation, from model launches and pilot projects to governance frameworks, long-term capital commitments, and institutional readiness. Akshaya Suresh, Partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors, said the government’s AI Governance Guidelines and the 2026 white paper from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser point to a “techno-legal approach combining legal instruments, rule-based conditioning, regulatory oversight and technical enforcement mechanisms embedded within the architecture by design.” She noted that relying on current legal frameworks avoids overlapping compliance burdens that could slow innovation, particularly in a developing economy focused on scaling AI adoption. Read more