Centre scraps requirement to seek its nod before launching ‘untested’ AI
Centre scraps requirement to seek its nod before launching ‘untested’ AI
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La Excellence IAS Academy | March 16, 2024 | Science and Technology
| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Science & Technology; Topic: Policies and Missions – India and Global, Issue: Permission for untested AI. |
Context: The Indian government removed the requirement for explicit permission before launching untested Artificial Intelligence(AI) systems.
New Advisory:
- Reframed Advisory: “In AI deployment, label under-tested models and comply with legal and ethical standards.”
- It emphasizes labelling under-tested AI models to inform users of potential fallibility.
- Concerns: Government overreach and lack of legal clarity in regulating AI under current technology laws.
Prelims Connect (Technology in News):
| Generative AI:
Generative AI is a type of AI that can create entirely new content, like text, images, music, and even videos. Its user-friendly interfaces simplify content creation. Emergency Provisions of IT Rules 2021: Rule 16 allows executive powers to block digital platform access in emergencies. These provisions bypass the usual necessity and proportionality tests. |
Source: Indian Express
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