The Indian government has stated that artificial intelligence (AI) in its current form is primarily task-oriented and not capable of dealing with situations that require logic and reasoning. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that he does not see any threat of job loss from AI. Speaking at a press conference highlighting initiatives taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Chandrasekhar said that AI is “very task-oriented and not reasoning, logic, and etc.” He went on to say that jobs usually require reasoning and logic, which AI is not yet sophisticated enough to handle.
AI Regulation
Chandrasekhar said that the government will regulate AI, taking into consideration aspects of user harm. He added that the government’s approach toward AI regulation is straightforward and that they will regulate AI as they regulate Web 3 or any emerging technology to ensure it does not harm digital citizens. Companies that wish to operate in India must mitigate user harm.
The Potential of AI in India
India has a strong IT industry and a large set of data, making it an ideal place for AI-based utilities. Although AI is still in its early stages, many countries have been using AI technologies for better service delivery and to reduce human intervention. On Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital to discuss various aspects of AI, including the need for global regulation. Altman is on a six-nation tour this week, including Israel, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and South Korea.
In a tweet, after meeting Altman, PM Modi wrote that the potential of AI in India’s tech ecosystem is vast, especially among young people. Altman said that the first thing he plans to do in India is to fund startups, as he is amazed and grateful for the quality of Indian startups. He added that he had met some startups in India.
Overall, while AI is disruptive, the Indian government does not see the threat of replacing jobs in the next few years. Instead, the government plans to regulate AI to safeguard digital citizens through this technology. With India’s strong IT industry and a large set of data, there is a vast potential for AI-based utilities in the country.
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