AI Legislators' Forum (AILF)
AI Legislators' Forum (AILF)

The AI Legislators’ Forum (AILF) is a pioneering initiative launched by Future Shift Labs to empower India’s lawmakers with the knowledge, foresight and networks needed to navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. At a time when AI is reshaping the global order and governance structures, AILF aims to ensure India’s political leaders are not only aware of these shifts but are equipped to respond with democratic, ethical and inclusive frameworks.

Our Core Objectives

We are focused on key areas to ensure India's political leaders are equipped to respond to the evolving landscape of AI.

Key Features Across Programmes

Hands-on Engagement

Emphasizes practical tool usage, not just theoretical knowledge.

Sectoral Focus

Prioritizes key areas such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and justice.

Scaling with Feedback

Pilots gather feedback to refine expansion to more lawmakers.

Digital Transformation

Moves legislative archival work and constituent data analysis into AI-powered dashboards.

Multicast, Regional & Global Engagements

Strengthens collaboration across political lines and regions.

Core Elements of AILF

  • Pilot with a small group of MPs/MLAs, scaling to ~30 yearly.
  • Cross-party, multi-state mix; blends national vision with local priorities.
  • One-year fellowships embed AI-trained experts with lawmakers.
  • Provide research, constituency data insights, and sector-specific AI policy solutions in healthcare, agriculture, justice, and education.
  • From AI basics to advanced governance applications.
  • Sectoral discussions, toolkits, and real-time AI Trackers for global policy updates.
  • Concise, action-oriented briefs on critical policy challenges.
  • Empower MPs/MLAs to make effective interventions.

Glimpses from the Events

AI in Parliament Report

Our report provides a systematic analysis of parliamentary engagement with Artificial Intelligence in India. It examines the evolution of debates, questions, and legislative attention to AI within broader policy and governance contexts. The report offers insights on ethical frameworks and strategic recommendations to empower legislators to shape India's AI future.

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