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UNESCO and IndiaAI Mission are collaboratively developing a groundbreaking approach to responsible AI technology in India. The initiative focuses on creating ethical, inclusive, and transparent AI frameworks that prioritize societal benefits. Through multi-stakeholder consultations, experts are mapping strategies for safe and trusted AI development. This collaborative effort aims to position India as a global leader in responsible technological innovation.

Key Points: UNESCO and IndiaAI Mission Forge Ethical AI Development Path

  • UNESCO supports India's inclusive and transparent AI ecosystem
  • IndiaAI Mission develops safe technological frameworks
  • Multi-stakeholder consultation maps responsible AI adoption strategies
  • Over 200 experts deliberate on ethical AI development
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UNESCO, IndiaAI Mission deliberate on developing safe and trusted AI

UNESCO and IndiaAI explore responsible AI strategies, emphasizing ethical design and inclusive technological innovation in India

"True inclusivity requires not just functionality but the integration of core ethical values - Tim Curtis, UNESCO"

New Delhi, June 6

Tim Curtis, Director, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, has underscored the importance of adopting an ‘ethics-by-design’ approach to AI development, noting that true inclusivity requires not just functionality but the integration of core ethical values from the outset.

He also reaffirmed UNESCO’s support for India’s vision of an AI ecosystem that is inclusive, transparent, and grounded in trust.

Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, IndiaAI Mission, highlighted India’s balanced, pro-innovation approach to AI aimed at building AI in India and making it work for India through safe, trustworthy applications.

He also outlined key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, including the ‘AI Kosh’ platform for datasets, the shortlisting of companies to develop foundation models, and support for responsible AI projects under the safe and trusted AI pillar.

The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission, and Ikigai Law as the implementing partner, organised a multi-stakeholder consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India here this week.

This was the final in a series of five stakeholder consultations under the AI RAM initiative by UNESCO and IndiaAI Mission, following earlier sessions in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Guwahati.

The initiative aims to develop an India-specific AI policy report that maps strengths, identifies growth opportunities and offers actionable recommendations for the ethical and responsible adoption of AI across sectors.

The AI RAM acts as a diagnostic tool to support governments in strengthening regulatory and institutional capacity in AI.

This initiative comes at a crucial moment as India embarks on its ambitious IndiaAI Mission.

Central to the mission is the safe and trusted AI pillar, which underscores the commitment to ensuring safety, accountability, and ethical practices in AI development and deployment.

By promoting indigenous frameworks, robust governance tools, and self-assessment guidelines, the mission aims to empower innovators and democratise AI benefits across sectors.

Over 200 experts from government, academia and industry deliberated on strategies for ‘Responsible AI’ adoption in India.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great initiative! India has the talent to lead in ethical AI development. The 'AI Kosh' platform sounds promising - hope it will be accessible to startups and students, not just big corporates. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the focus on ethics, I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic hurdle for Indian innovators. We need to move fast in AI while being responsible - China isn't waiting for perfect ethics frameworks.
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Arjun S.
As an AI researcher, I'm thrilled to see India taking the lead in responsible AI. The regional consultations show genuine commitment to ground-level inputs. But implementation will be key - hope we see real funding for ethical AI projects soon.
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Sneha R.
Good step, but what about AI bias in Indian context? Our diversity means we need special attention to language, regional differences, and rural-urban divides in AI training data. Hope 'AI Kosh' addresses this properly.
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Vikram P.
UNESCO partnership gives this global credibility 👍 But we must ensure Indian values and needs remain central. Our ancient knowledge systems like Ayurveda and Yoga could inspire unique AI ethics frameworks too.
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Neha T.
Concerned about job losses from AI adoption. The article mentions democratizing benefits - does this include retraining programs? We need safeguards for workers while embracing new tech. Otherwise it's just digital divide 2.0.

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