Section 10-A – Composition and Functions of the Institute

(1)   With effect from the date notified by the Central Government, there shall be established the Indian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), a statutory body for the purposes of this Act.

(2)   The Indian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) shall be established as an autonomous body corporate with perpetual succession, a common seal, and the power to acquire, hold and transfer property, both movable and immovable, and to contract and be contracted, and sue or be sued by its name.

(3)   The Governing Body of the Indian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute shall consist of the following members:

(i)    A Director General of AI Safety, with at least 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence research, who shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of AISI.

(ii)   One representative from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

(iii) One representative from the Ministry of Science and Technology (DST), not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

(iv)  One representative from the Ministry of Defence, not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

(v)   One representative from the Ministry of Communications, not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

(vi)  One representative from NITI Aayog, not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

(vii)One representative from the Committee for AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs) as an ex-officio member

(viii)               One Representative from the Committee for Technical Institutions in Critical AI Research as an ex-officio member

(ix) One Representative from the Committee on AI Ethics and Safety as an ex-officio member

(4)   In addition to the Governing Body, AISI shall include the following ex-officio members:

(i)    The Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, or their nominee.

(ii)   One member from the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.

(iii) One representative, being a government official or expert appointed by the Central Government, responsible for coordinating with global AI safety institutes to ensure knowledge exchange and collaboration on emerging risks and best practices.

(5)   The AISI shall establish specialized committees as deemed necessary for fulfilling its mandate. These committees shall include but are not limited to:

(i)    Committee for AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs): This committee shall represent all AI-related Centers of Excellence across India.

(ii)   Committee for Technical Institutions in Critical AI Research: This committee shall coordinate with technical institutions engaged in critical research on AI systems.

(iii) Committee on AI Ethics and Safety: This committee shall guide AISI on ethical principles governing AI systems.

(6)   The AISI shall undertake the following functions under this Act:

(i)    Develop protocols for risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation concerning high-risk AI applications, particularly in strategic sectors such as healthcare, defence, finance, and public administration.

(ii)   Formulate and establish safety standards for high-risk AI applications for the IAIC. These standards shall be aligned with national security priorities and international norms governing AI safety.

(iii) Conduct annual audits of high-risk AI systems deployed across various sectors. The findings from these audits shall be reported to IAIC for further action or policy formulation.

(iv)  Undertake research initiatives focused on identifying emerging risks associated with new developments in artificial intelligence. Such research shall be conducted in partnership with IAIC, academic institutions, technical bodies and centres of excellence (CoEs), and international organizations dedicated to AI safety.

(v)   Submit an annual report to the Central Government and IAIC, detailing safety incidents, audit findings, and research advancements.

(7)   AISI may engage in international partnerships and dialogues, contributing to India’s leadership in responsible AI governance.