ENA Sectors 2024-11-19 16:07:54 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 19 (KNN)</strong> The Indian government is set to introduce a code of conduct for companies working with artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming months.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is actively working on formulating this framework, with plans to roll it out at the beginning of the new year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government aims to ensure that AI is used for the greater good of society in a democratic manner, with a focus on its positive potential for public welfare.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated across various sectors in India, from education and administration to industry, the government envisions a future where AI plays a key role in enhancing efficiency and accessibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The countrys AI mission is centered around enhancing computing capabilities, improving access to datasets, promoting skill-building initiatives, and establishing an ethical governance framework for AI technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Notably, the new code of conduct will not be legally binding on AI companies but will instead serve as a voluntary guideline. Companies will have the freedom to adopt the code based on their discretion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Currently, India lacks comprehensive national legislation governing AI, and the discussion is ongoing among various stakeholders involved in its development and deployment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Sources indicate that the code, set to be introduced in early 2024, will address critical issues such as AI training, usage, sales, as well as the identification and prevention of misuse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aims to create a structured approach to AI's growth in the country while ensuring its ethical application across all sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As the world of AI evolves rapidly, Indias regulatory framework could become a key reference point for other nations grappling with similar concerns regarding the safe and beneficial use of AI technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 39967 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/government-plans-to-introduce-ai-code-of-conduct-in-2024-to-ensure-ethical-use 2024-11-19 16:07:54 knnindia.co.in