In issuing AI advisory, MEITY becomes a deity

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In issuing AI advisory, MEITY becomes a deity

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La Excellence IAS Academy | March 15, 2024 | Science and Technology



Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Emerging Technologies, Issue: Artificial Intelligence

Context: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) issued an advisory to several large platforms for the regulation of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 Key issue with the advisory:

  • Lack clear legal basis, as the term “advisory” is undefined in relevant legislation like the IT Act.
  • Despite lacking residual powers like regulatory bodies, MEITY issues vague advisories demanding censorship on social media platforms.
  • Imply compliance without specifying penalties: leading to a compliance charade rather than seeking official rules.
  • Lacks clarity on terms like “bias prevention” and “under testing” or “unreliable” AI.
  • Lacks transparency and accountability, reflecting a decline in administrative standards.

Prelims Connect (Terminology in News):

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data.

Source: The Hindu

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