Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. (File picture/X)
Highlighting the nationwide technique on AI, Chandrasekhar emphasised its pivotal function in addressing societal challenges. However, he acknowledged the moral considerations encircling AI, notably biases, privateness violations, and transparency points
During Parliament’s winter session, Lok Sabha members directed their consideration towards the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and sought detailed insights from minister of state for electronics and data expertise Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The discussions revolved across the potential influence, regulatory plans, initiatives, and challenges linked with AI expertise.
The questions posed by the members primarily focused the federal government’s technique regarding AI deployment and its alignment with world rules. Minister Chandrasekhar laid out the federal government’s formidable imaginative and prescient, stating: “The government expects artificial intelligence to be a kinetic enabler of India’s fast-growing digital and innovation economy. The government’s mission is to harness the potential of AI for real-life use cases in governance, healthcare, agriculture, language translation, etc, to make AI beneficial to citizens and communities.”
Highlighting the nationwide technique on AI, Chandrasekhar emphasised its pivotal function in addressing societal challenges. However, he acknowledged the moral considerations encircling AI, notably biases, privateness violations, and transparency points. To counter these, he underlined the continuing efforts to standardise accountable AI growth and India’s lively participation within the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).
Queries in regards to the want for rules in AI utilization prompted Chandrasekhar to delineate the federal government’s framework. He defined that recognising the potential harms rising applied sciences may pose, the federal government has proactively established a sturdy framework by means of the IT Act and amended IT guidelines to regulate person harms.
Chandrasekhar then said that to domesticate a trusted AI innovation ecosystem, the federal government has taken multifaceted steps which embody the structure of skilled teams to design IndiaAI’s operational features, specializing in establishing Centers of Excellence (CoEs) on AI and creating frameworks for information governance. He additionally famous that the ministry has additionally launched the ‘National AI Portal’ which serves as a complete repository of AI initiatives.
Moreover, initiatives akin to ‘FutureSkills PRIME’, the ‘Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme’, ‘Responsible AI for Youth 2022’, and ‘YUVAi’ illustrate the federal government’s dedication to upskilling and empowering youth in AI applied sciences, says Chandrasekhar. As per the response shared by the minister, infrastructure growth additionally takes centre stage, notably the proof-of-concept venture on AIRAWAT for AI analysis and data dissemination, alongside AI computing services established by the National Informatics Centre.
Delving into considerations about deepfake strategies, Chandrasekhar reiterated the federal government’s dedication to making certain a safe on-line surroundings. He talked about that the IT Rules mandate obligations on intermediaries to stop the unfold of false info, together with deepfakes.
Chandrasekhar additionally said that to fight the risks posed by deepfake-generated misinformation, the ministry has directed important social media platforms to implement stringent measures, outlining particular directories. “In case of failure to follow diligence as provided in the IT Rules, 2021, by intermediaries, they shall lose their safe harbour protection under section 79 of the IT Act and shall be liable for consequential action,” he added.
The parliamentary discussions underscored the federal government’s diligent efforts to navigate the intricate panorama of AI. The focus stays on fostering a conducive surroundings for the accountable deployment of AI expertise whereas safeguarding citizen security and belief.
