The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently shared detailed draft guidelines on using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in the country’s telecom networks and services. The authorities reportedly plan to make sure that AI is used in a fair, open and safe way as more telecom companies start relying on it. Not only that, but TRAI has also asked industry players and other interested people to share their comments before the guidelines are final. Here is what you need to know about the draft guidelines TRAI has recently issued on responsible AI use in telecom networks.
With the new draft, the authorities aim to promote responsible AI adoption across India’s telecommunications sector. The regulator has made it clear that the telecom sector needs its own guidelines to put the national AI governance framework into practice. The draft rules aim to give businesses and others in the sector more clarity about what is expected of them and who is responsible for what.
Not only that, but TRAI has also decided to hold a stakeholder consultation first so that the industry participants can also have their say before the guidelines are finalised and applied.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price drops by over Rs 26,000 on Flipkart: Check deal details
According to the Ministry of Communications, the latest draft is based on the India AI Governance Guidelines released by the government in February 2026. The national framework is built around seven key principles, known as sutras which includes trust, putting people first, encouraging innovation, fairness and equality, accountability, making AI easy to understand, and ensuring safety, resilience and sustainability.
Part 4 of the national guidelines provides practical advice for companies and regulators. It explains their roles and responsibilities so that everyone involved in the AI ecosystem has a clear understanding of what is expected of them.
The Ministry stated that the telecom is a big part of India’s digital backbone, as the telecom networks keep people connected, support essential online services, trade and business, and help run critical information infrastructure.
Not only that, but it also matters for national security and emergency response. As AI gets used more in running networks and serving customers, it must be deployed responsibly so these systems stay secure and reliable.
Interested readers can check out the full draft of the consultation paper on TRAI’s official website. Moreover, the industry stakeholders and other interested people can also send their written comments to the authorities by November 27, 2026.