Industry body Nasscom and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) B-Tech Project emphasized the need for AI governance to transition from theoretical principles to real-world, human-rights-focused practices. This call was made during the ‘AI Governance Dialogue for Global Majority: India Consultation’ held in New Delhi. The closed-door event gathered leaders from various sectors to explore the translation of safety, human rights, and responsible AI principles into practical deployment strategies.
Nasscom highlighted the importance of grounding the next phase of AI governance in practical implementation, especially drawing on India’s and the Global Majority’s expertise in deploying technology in diverse and resource-constrained environments. The industry body stressed the significance of aligning global AI governance frameworks with on-the-ground realities for effective outcomes.
OHCHR’s B-Tech Project underlined the necessity of anchoring AI development and deployment in human dignity and rights. It emphasized the shift from high-level principles to real-world application by integrating human rights due diligence throughout the AI lifecycle, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The dialogue at the event, which followed a Safe and Trusted AI gathering earlier in 2026, aimed to enhance regional perspectives on responsible AI practices and generate practical insights from emerging markets. Participants delved into bridging the gap between global responsible AI principles and practical challenges faced in regions like India and the broader Global South. Discussions revolved around implementing safety and human rights protections at every stage of the AI process, focusing on tools such as audits, impact assessments, and grievance-redressal mechanisms based on real-world experiences.
