New Delhi: India has emphasized the importance of responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the ongoing G-20 meeting in Bali. Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology highlighted the transformative potential of AI while urging measures to ensure its responsible deployment.
During his address, Minister Vaishnaw stressed the need to harness AI for the betterment of society, emphasizing that safeguards must be implemented to prevent its misuse. He further called for the establishment of international standards governing the development and use of AI, ensuring its responsible and ethical deployment. "We need to ensure that AI is used for good and not for harm," stated Minister Vaishnaw.
The G-20 meeting serves as a platform for the world's 20 largest economies to collaborate on economic policies. The current meeting in Bali is addressing critical issues such as global economic growth, climate change, and digital transformation.
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India's advocacy for the responsible use of AI aligns with its national policy on AI, unveiled in 2020. The policy outlines key principles for AI development and implementation, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and accountability.
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As the utilization of AI expands rapidly worldwide, concerns regarding its potential misuse have escalated. India's call for responsible AI practices serves as a timely reminder of the necessity to establish safeguards against the improper application of this powerful technology.
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The G-20 meeting presents a valuable opportunity for nations to collaborate and coordinate efforts in promoting the responsible use of AI. India's call for the development of international AI standards is a commendable stride forward. It is imperative for other countries to join forces in shaping the ethical deployment of AI for the betterment of humanity.
