Indore (Madhya Pradesh): With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) globally, concerns over its misuse have also risen. Countries like Japan, Singapore, the US, and European nations have already established their AI policies.
Now, India has stepped forward to regulate AI’s growing influence. The Indian government has drafted a new AI policy, inviting public suggestions until February 28. However, this policy will not be overly restrictive to ensure that innovation is not hindered, said Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of Indiaon Wednesday speaking at the 41st Foundation Day of Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), emphasizing the importance of balancing technology and legal regulations.
He explained that the policy will only be enforced when there is a risk of AI misuse. He also discussed India’s Green Hydrogen Mission, highlighting the government’s target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Various policies are being developed to minimise carbon emissions, with a focus on utilising solar energy, nuclear energy, green energy, and coal. The Green Hydrogen Mission will cover sectors like steel, transport, pesticides, and shipping, with an investment of Rs18,000 crore planned.
Sood elaborated on the evolution of AI, starting from symbolic AI in the 1950s to the rise of machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning. Today, generative AI and transformer models are leading AI advancements. He also emphasised the increasing importance of quantum technology, which is witnessing rapid global research and innovation.
