Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Union Minister, highlights the role of technology and governance in the age of AI. India has been proactive in addressing challenges such as fake news and deepfakes. Concerns about deepfake technology's impact on elections and jobs. Chandrashekhar advocates for a positive outlook on AI while emphasizing the need for governmental oversight.
Union Minister
Rajeev Chandrashekhar
delivered a keynote address at an event, highlighting the pivotal role of technology and governance in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
During his speech at the Storyboard 18 DNPA Conclave and Awards,
Chandrashekhar
underscored the current transformative phase in the tech industry, noting India's proactive approach towards emerging challenges.
He remarked, “India addressed fake news and deepfakes before they gained global attention,” signifying the nation's readiness to tackle technological threats.
Deepfakes have become a rather big problem across the world. Pop star icon
Taylor Swift
was targeted by deepfake images on social media. Indian celebrities including
Katrina Kaif
,
Sachin Tendulkar
,
Rashmika Mandanna
have also been targets of deepfake videos. Recently a MNC was also duped of $25.6 million via a deepfake conference call. 2024 is an election year in many countries, including India and the US. There is concern about use of deepfake technology and its impact on elections.
It is the age of AI and there are apprehensions how the technology could impact a lot of jobs. Advocating for a positive outlook on technology, Chandrashekhar stated, "We shouldn’t fear technology… AI will transform the way we live." He stressed on the necessity for governmental oversight and regulatory frameworks to navigate this transformation responsibly.
Chandrashekhar expressed apprehensions regarding ad tech monopolies, remarking, "We’re concerned about ad tech monopoly."
The Union IT minister was asked about the ongoing legal dispute between NY Times and OpenAI, and Chandrashekhar asserted, "NY Times vs
OpenAI
will define the use of AI in content creation," highlighting the significance of accountability and transparency in AI-driven processes. Regarding regulatory challenges, Chandrashekhar emphasised, "Nobody can put a publicly available platform on trial."
Reiterating the government's commitment to digital safety, Chandrashekhar stated, "We take the safety of our digital Nagriks very seriously," with a pointed message directed towards
BigTech
.
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