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Vice President Calls for Regulation of AI to Protect Citizens, Advocates for Independent AI Authority.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Need for Balance Between Innovation and Safeguards in AI Regulation: Vice President Dhankhar.\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, today highlighted the urgent need for regulation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while ensuring a balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding the interests of citizens. Speaking at the release of the book \u2018AI on Trial\u2019<\/em> by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Rajya Sabha, Shri Dhankhar warned of the potential dangers of unregulated AI, stressing the importance of an ethical framework that ensures technology serves the people, not the other way around.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegulating AI will determine the kind of society we aspire to be. Do we wish to live in a digital dystopia where humans serve algorithms, or in a humane society where technology serves the people?\u201d the Vice President questioned, underlining the profound impact that AI regulation will have on the future of India.<\/p>\n

He called for the creation of an independent, accountable National Artificial Intelligence Authority to provide oversight and develop a robust regulatory framework. This body would include representation from government, industry, academia, and civil society, he noted. Such a framework, he said, should not stifle innovation but rather ensure that AI benefits society as a whole, particularly by neutralizing harmful or exploitative designs.<\/p>\n

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In his speech, Shri Dhankhar emphasized the need for specific rights to protect citizens from the unintended consequences of AI. \u201cWe need enforceable rights such as the right to explanation, the right to contest automated decisions, and the right to opt out of algorithmic processing, especially when these decisions impact livelihoods, liberty, and dignity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Vice President also stressed the need for transparency in AI regulation. He pointed out that AI’s growing influence across sectors\u2014from healthcare to social media\u2014requires clear and precise guidelines. \u201cThe impact of AI on ordinary citizens must be at the heart of the regulatory regime. The system must provide automatic, inbuilt relief to ordinary citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Drawing parallels between AI and nuclear power, Dhankhar warned of the potential dangers if AI is left unchecked. \u201cAI is like a powerful force\u2014on one hand, it can energize industries and improve lives, but on the other hand, if misused, it can wreak havoc,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Vice President highlighted the importance of enhancing digital literacy and vocational training, especially for marginalized and vulnerable groups, to prepare them for an AI-driven future. He also underscored the need for India to assert its cyber sovereignty while aligning with global standards to ensure a fair, rule-based international order in AI governance.<\/p>\n

Addressing the legal ramifications of AI, Dhankhar raised concerns about the potential risks to justice and accountability. He noted that AI\u2019s opacity challenges traditional legal principles and transparency, urging that algorithms should not replace human judgment in the legal system. \u201cJustice at risk, when algorithms influence law, judgments can\u2019t be robotized,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n

Finally, he reiterated the importance of meaningful consent in digital interactions, stressing that consent obtained through opaque and convoluted terms of service is not truly free. \u201cConsent that is not free is no consent in law,\u201d he said, advocating for stricter enforcement of data protection regulations.<\/p>\n

The event was attended by Sujeet Kumar, MP; Sudha Murthy, MP; Rekha Sharma, MP; and Sunil Kumar Gupta, Secretary to the Vice-President, along with other dignitaries.<\/p>\n

The Vice President’s remarks come at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping industries and daily life, emphasizing the critical need for a well-structured regulatory approach to safeguard citizens and uphold ethical standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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