AI Cannot Replace Humans, Says Arjun Ram Meghwal at Book Launch

"People have been suspicious of new developments since the time of the steam engine. It led to a change with new developments and an increase in commerce. We adapt to changes in the world as technology keeps advancing. Similarly, we are now in the age of AI and robotics, but it will lead to new opportunities, too. What will change is the facet of jobs and opportunities, and experts need to harness and develop them. Technological intervention is also increasing in the legal field. We are now in the era of Industry 4.0. We have to accept these new challenges and understand how they can benefit the nation. The book will help us understand how best to utilise emerging technological opportunities," the Minister said.

The book helps readers understand their rights, risks, and how to navigate the intersection of law and technology with confidence.

Packed with policy and legal insights, it offers clarity at a student-friendly price and covers the spectrum of technology law-from the Indian Information Technology Act and Rules to data protection, surveillance, online brand management, and new technologies.

It is intended as a valuable addition to professional libraries and university curricula.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, congratulated the authors and highlighted the importance of academic work in understanding AI's impact on law and justice.

The guests of honour included R. Venkataramani (Attorney General for India), Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General of India), and Amitabh Kant (Former G20 Sherpa).

R. Venkataramani emphasized that while technology-driven futures can seem both exciting and uncertain, the human mind remains fundamentally free and central to shaping law and its application.

Tushar Mehta noted the global nature of digital law and the absence of a comprehensive legislative framework for artificial intelligence, stressing the need for professionals who understand both technological and legal dimensions.

Amitabh Kant highlighted India's rapid digital transformation, including large-scale financial inclusion and digital infrastructure, and stressed that court technology should evolve into a complete system supporting dispute resolution.

Rodney D. Ryder described the book as a record of India's achievements in technology law and a resource for academia.

Prof. Nikhil Naren emphasized that law must balance innovation with protection of rights and institutions, and introduced ideas like "social media paranoia" and the term "clickstar" to better describe digital-era phenomena.

Additional remarks and acknowledgments were delivered by faculty members of Jindal Global Law School.

- IANS