From Code to Creativity – A stakeholder consultation event on responsible AI development and governance in India
Understanding Trust and Safety in AI
VISWAM.AI, SFLC.in, FOSS United, and The Linux Foundation are jointly organising this in-person stakeholder consultation event.
The event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, open-source practitioners, creators, and civil society to examine how trust, safety, and accountability can be embedded into AI systems from the stage of design and training. Two closed-door roundtable discussions will focus on critical governance questions shaping India's AI ecosystem.
Date
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Time
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
IIIT Hyderabad
Roundtable Sessions
Two focused discussions on critical governance questions shaping India's AI ecosystem
Harnessing Open Source AI
Examining the role of open-source AI in building transparent, accountable, and inclusive AI systems. Critically exploring what "open" means in the context of AI models, data, licensing, safety, and governance.
Balancing AI Innovation and Copyright
Deliberating on the DPIIT Working Paper on Generative AI and Copyright, including the proposed hybrid licensing model and its implications for AI developers, creators, and India's AI ecosystem.
Participate in this Consultation
We are seeking stakeholders from policy, industry, open-source, creative, and civil society sectors to participate in this important dialogue on AI governance.
Participation Options: Available both in-person at IIIT Hyderabad and online
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