AI & Automation — India mulls 'AI capability watch centre' to monitor risks from frontier models

The Indian government is considering establishing a capability watch centre to monitor risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence, particularly frontier AI models. The proposal, put forward by a government-appointed expert committee, aims to track developments in the AI ecosystem and identify experts for risk assessment. The centre, which could be set up within 6-12 months, is part of a broader strategy to sharpen India's AI policy and direct public funding toward high-impact use cases.