US, India Working on Structured Framework for Safe Rollout of Advanced AI Technologies: Helberg

The United States and India are engaged in high-level discussions aimed at establishing a secure and predictable framework for sharing frontier artificial intelligence technologies.

As both nations deepen their technological partnership, the focus has shifted toward balancing national security imperatives with the need for reliable, long-term access to models like Anthropic's Claude.

Speaking with ANI, Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of Economic Affairs, emphasised that the two nations are working through the complexities of AI release strategies.

"These are very sensitive national security discussions," Helberg noted, adding that both sides are committed to a "gradual, measured approach" to ensure these tools are deployed safely across critical infrastructure, including power grids.

The United States is continuing discussions with India on access to advanced artificial intelligence models and is pursuing a "gradual, measured approach" to the release of Anthropic's AI models, US Under Secretary of Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said.

Why is India seeking reliable access to frontier AI technologies like Anthropic’s Claude?

This collaborative effort comes at a pivotal time as India integrates advanced AI into its digital architecture and public services. A key priority for the Indian government is ensuring that these integrations are not undermined by sudden volatility.

India has sought assurances that access to frontier AI technologies will not face sudden disruptions in the future.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 2nd Pax Silica Summit in Washington, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said India raised concerns regarding the reliability of access to advanced AI models such as Anthropic's Claude.

"We were given an understanding of how the US looks at this particular issue and how, going forward, they will ensure that for trusted partners, access will not be an issue," Krishnan added.

The discussions are taking place as India explores the use of advanced AI models across multiple sectors and seeks to safeguard its technological infrastructure from potential disruptions.

An abrupt cutoff in access to foundational AI technologies could arise due to geopolitical developments, export control regulations or commercial decisions by technology providers.

Such disruptions could affect long-term AI-driven projects, digital platforms and broader development initiatives that rely on continuous access to advanced technologies.

To address these concerns, India sought greater clarity on the US regulatory framework and its long-term approach to AI technology access.

(With inputs from ANI)