India Considers Regulatory Framework for AI, Including ChatGPT
India is joining Europe and the US in considering the implementation of a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including tools like ChatGPT. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Information Technology, stated that the Indian government is exploring regulations that address algorithmic bias and copyrights.
During an interview with the Times of India, Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the global concern surrounding the growing influence of AI platforms. He emphasized that various countries, including G7 nations, are actively discussing the necessary regulatory framework. Vaishnaw expressed the need for an international perspective when developing AI regulations, indicating that India will collaborate with like-minded nations to draft comprehensive laws.
Specifically addressing concerns related to ChatGPT and Bard, Vaishnaw mentioned intellectual property rights, copyright issues, and algorithmic bias as key areas to be considered under the upcoming AI regulatory framework in India.
When asked about the necessity of separate regulations for AI, Minister Vaishnaw suggested that it would likely be the direction taken, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation in establishing a unified framework.
Earlier this year, the European Union introduced regulations to govern AI technology, while China also drafted rules for managing generative AI products like ChatGPT.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, recently appeared before a US senate panel and expressed concerns about potential disruptions to the labor market caused by AI. Altman called on Congress to address the impact, noting that AI excels at tasks but not entire jobs. He also highlighted the potential for AI to create higher-quality jobs, even if some positions may be lost.
