TLDR: Dr. Pavan Duggal, a leading expert in Cyberlaw and AI Law, spearheaded a critical legal discussion on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies at the Republic AI Pre-Summit 2025. He emphasized the immediate necessity for dedicated AI legislation, both globally and within India, to effectively tackle the complex issues arising from generative AI, deepfakes, and algorithmic bias.
New Delhi, India – Dr. Pavan Duggal, a distinguished advocate specializing in Cyberlaw, Cybercrime Law, Cybersecurity Law, and Artificial Intelligence Law, led a pivotal legal dialogue at the Republic AI Pre-Summit 2025. The summit, held on July 25, 2025, served as a crucial platform for exploring the multifaceted impact of Artificial Intelligence on the legal ecosystem and India’s future.
Dr. Duggal underscored the urgent need for comprehensive AI legislation, advocating for a global and Indian framework to address the rapidly evolving challenges posed by AI. His discussions highlighted critical concerns such as the potential for generative AI misuse, the proliferation of deepfakes, and the inherent risks of algorithmic bias. He emphasized that while AI presents immense opportunities, its intrinsic ability to cause harm necessitates robust legal recognition and regulation.
During his address, Dr. Duggal articulated the view that AI poses an ‘existential threat to humanity’ if left unregulated. He stressed that India is uniquely positioned to lead in this domain, especially following Prime Minister Modi’s participation in the AI action summit in Paris in February 2025, where the concept of ‘sustainable AI’ was introduced. Dr. Duggal cautioned against a ‘cut-copy-paste’ approach to AI regulation, asserting that legal parameters from other jurisdictions may not be suitable for India’s unique context. He advocated for a futuristic, principle-based AI law that is generic and empowers the central government to adapt to new technological developments through secondary legislation, thereby avoiding lengthy parliamentary processes for every new innovation.
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Furthermore, Dr. Duggal highlighted the importance of establishing legal liability for companies and coders involved in AI development to ensure due diligence and responsible AI behavior. He also advised Indian citizens to exercise caution and ‘distrust AI’ by independently verifying any information generated by AI before relying on it, emphasizing the need for personal due diligence in the ‘digital kurukshetra warfield’ of the AI era. The summit also featured discussions on India’s sovereign AI development, including work on a new large language model, positioning India for thought leadership in AI regulation that fosters innovation while curbing misuse.
