Government Permission Required for Launching AIs in India
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Advisory on AI Regulation
- Explicit Government Permission: AI technologies in development require government approval before release.
- Fallibility Labeling: Developers must disclose potential errors in AI output.
- Consent Popup Mechanism: Users must be informed of potential defects in AI.
- Deepfake Labeling: Unique identifiers on deepfakes to prevent misuse.
- Anti-Bias Measures: AI models must not show bias or discrimination.
Criticism and Compliance
Some industry figures criticize India’s regulations as too restrictive. Developers must comply within 15 days and may need to demonstrate products to officials for approval.
Legislation Plans
The advisory is not legally binding yet but hints at future AI regulation direction. The IT minister suggests enacting these regulations into law.
Stakeholder Response
Industry stakeholders need to take full responsibility for AI platforms’ actions and cannot evade accountability.
Future Expectations
The advisory paves the way for future regulations in the AI sector, focusing on accountability and transparency.
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