Centre scraps requirement to seek its nod before launching – untested AI

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:

  1. Reframed Advisory: “In AI deployment, label under-tested models and comply with legal and ethical standards.”
  2. It emphasizes labelling under-tested AI models to inform users of potential fallibility.
  3. 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.

Scroll to Top