Telcos must answer for third-party AI failures under TRAI’s draft rules, as Anthropic flags unsettled AI liability
TRAI released draft guidelines on AI governance for telecom networks requiring licensed operators to adopt board-approved AI policies, classify systems by risk level, maintain inventories of all AI tools, and conduct pre-deployment testing. Operators must assign a designated officer to approve each system and are held accountable for outcomes regardless of whether AI is built in-house or procured externally. The comment period runs through November 27, 2026, and applies to telecom service and network operators.
Key points
- Telecom operators held liable for all AI systems, internal or outsourced
- Board-approved policies and annual reviews required
- Risk classification and pre-launch testing mandated for all AI systems
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