AI Governance in India

Context:

The Union government panel, group, or home for the set AI framework has suggested forming an inter-ministerial committee of the government which will emphasize putting AI legislation into practice and governing the emerging environment of AI.

Key recommendations

• Formation of Inter-Ministerial Committee:
  • Duly constituted specialised committee to examine the AI-related legislation and government
• Establish a Technical Secretariat for IT ministry:
  • A place for gathering diversified expertise and considering the risks inherent in the advent and implementation of AI.
• IndiaAI Mission Action Plan:
  • The report marks a major step in the IndiaAI Mission, providing a comprehensive action plan for AI development in the country.
    • The report encapsulates the government’s approach and vision for AI in India.

Core Principles of AI Governance:

• Transparency:
  • Ensuring that the operations of AI systems are well understood and accessible.
• Accountability:
  • Holding responsible entities accountable for the design, deployment, and use of AI systems.
• Safety:
  • Focusing on secure and risk-free AI applications.
• Privacy:
  • Protecting personal data and user privacy in AI systems.
• Fairness:
  • Ensuring that AI applications are unbiased, equitable, and do not discriminate.
• Human-Centered Values:
  • Promoting AI solutions that promote human well-being and ethical use.
• Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation:
  • Promoting AI that benefits all societal sections and fosters long-term sustainability.
• “Digital by Design” Governance:
  • Designing AI systems and policies digitally.

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