17 Sep 2026
The AI blindspot: Experts warn western AI benchmarks leave India’s public infra exposed
22 Sep 2026
22 Sep 2026
This is a link enhanced version of the article that first appeared in The Economic Times.
Article Overview:
The article examines concerns that Western-led testing of frontier AI models may not adequately account for risks specific to India’s languages, cybersecurity environment and critical digital infrastructure. It highlights the absence of a formal mechanism in India for government agencies, technical institutions and independent researchers to gain early access to frontier AI models for controlled safety and red-team testing, potentially limiting the country’s ability to identify vulnerabilities before wider deployment.
Our Partner, Nikhil Narendran, shared his perspective. Here’s what he had to say:
“The bigger issue is lack of access, not just coming in late. Without early access, we have less room to put safeguards in place, while other states or state-sponsored actors could exploit that window against our interests.”
“The country should establish a formal framework for early access and independent testing. The challenge would be getting frontier AI companies to participate, given India’s limited leverage.”
Download PDF
Deal: Trilegal is advising Samara Capital on its acquisition of stake in Associated Road Carriers (ARC) and Calyx Container Terminals and the proposed merger of Calyx with ARC
Deal: Trilegal advises selling shareholders on Rentomojo’s INR 12,555.67 million IPO
Deal:Trilegal advised Paisalo Digital on its maiden public issuance of non-convertible debentures
Under the rules of the Bar Council of India, Trilegal is prohibited from soliciting work or advertising in any form or manner. By accessing this website, www.trilegal.com, you acknowledge that:
We prioritize your privacy. Before proceeding, we encourage you to read our privacy policy, which outlines the below, and terms of use to understand how we handle your data:
For more information, please read our terms of use and our privacy policy.
