About CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition (CIRC):
CIRC is a leading not-for-profit research and capacity-building organization dedicated to competition, regulation, and economics.
Established by CUTS International in 2008, CIRC is at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge research, publications, and expert-led training programs to address digital issues in collaboration with global institutions like UNCTAD, UNICEF, and ADB to drive policy impact through research and knowledge creation.
About CUTS International
Established in 1983, Consumer Unity & Trust Society is a global public policy research and advocacy organisation. Today, it operates out of programme centres in India, located in Jaipur, Chittorgarh and Calcutta, India.
The advocacy centre is located in New Delhi, India, and the resource centres at Hanoi, Vietnam; Lusaka, Zambia; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana, Geneva, Switzerland & Washington DC, USA.
About the Course
The “AI & Competition: Regulatory and Enforcement Perspectives” is a 6-week online certificate course offered by CIRC. The course explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming markets and competitive dynamics, while raising complex challenges for competition regulators, consumer protection authorities, and privacy frameworks.
It provides a practical, policy-oriented understanding of key issues such as algorithmic pricing, data-driven market power, and automated decision-making, with a focus on regulatory and enforcement perspectives in India and globally.
Delivered through CIRC’s dedicated e-learning platform, the course offers:
- Recorded lectures for flexible learning
- Curated readings and case studies
- Live interaction and networking opportunities with experts
Sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays, enabling participants to learn alongside their academic or professional commitments.
Why You Should Enrol
This course brings together leading competition lawyers, international experts from organisations such as the OECD and United Nations, public policy professional from NASSCOM, and distinguished international and Indian academicians. It offers a holistic, multidisciplinary perspective on the intersection of AI, competition, consumer and privacy law.
Ideal for students and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, career prospects and networks in this evolving field. High-performing students will also be considered for internship opportunities at CIRC.
Key Highlights
- 6-week structured programme with 20+ hours of live lectures
- Sessions led by leading experts, regulators, and practitioners
- Case study-based and application-oriented learning
- Access to recordings, reading materials, and assessments via LMS
- Certificate of completion
- Outstanding participants will be considered for internships at CIRC.
Eligibility
Open to:
- Law students & researchers
- Policy professionals & economists
- Legal practitioners & in-house counsels
- Academics & government officials
Mode of Course
Online (Live sessions) on Zoom platform.
Modules/Sessions
- Session 1: Understanding the AI Ecosystem
- Session 2: Competition Law Principles and Emerging Challenges in the Age of AI
- Session 3: Cartels – Substantive Concepts, Detection, and Enforcement Strategies in the Age of AI
- Session 4: The Role of AI in Facilitating Vertical Agreements
- Session 5: Big Data and AI in Market Exploitation and Exclusion
- Session 6: Regulatory Approaches to Address Abusive Practices Facilitated by AI
- Session 7: Data, AI, and Mergers – Antitrust Implications
- Session 8: Interface and Conflicts Between Big Data, Big Tech, and Privacy Issues
- Session 9: Regulatory Challenges in AI and Competition Law – Focus on Healthcare and BFSI
- Session 10: Regulatory Challenges in AI and Competition Law – Focus on platform markets or AI markets
- Session 11: Applications of AI and Their Impact on Consumer Welfare
- Session 12: Algorithmic accountability and regulatory compliance
About the Trainers/Faculty
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important dates
- Last date to register: 2nd April (before 1 pm IST)
- Course Duration: 03 April – 09 May 2026
Fee
Participant Category Students Working Professionals
- Indian Participants ₹6,000 (₹5,085 + ₹915 GST) for Students & ₹18,000 (₹15,255 + ₹2,745 GST) for Working Professionals
- International Participants USD 150 for Students & USD 390 for Working Professionals
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)* USD 100 for Students & USD 220 for Working Professionals
- Group discounts are available for registrations of three or more participants.
* Fees are inclusive of all academic support and learning resources.
Contact
For any queries and group discount requests, reach out to courses@circ.in.
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