NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s policy think tank, outlines India’s foundational principles for responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), building upon the 2018 National Strategy on AI. It highlights AI’s economic and social potential while acknowledging the emerging risks and ethical challenges associated with its rapid deployment, such as bias, privacy breaches, and accountability issues. The document examines system and societal considerations in the context of India’s constitutional morality and existing legal frameworks, presenting seven core principles for ethical AI design, development, and deployment. Furthermore, the report discusses global regulatory approaches and technological solutions for managing AI risks, advocating for ongoing research and a future framework for principle implementation across public, private, and academic sectors.
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