New Delhi, July 22 (KNN) The Coalition for Responsible Evolution of AI (CoRE-AI), India’s first major multi-stakeholder initiative focused on the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technology, was launched this week.
Hosted at The Dialogue think tank in New Delhi, CoRE-AI brings together over 30 key players from the technology industry, including large corporations, academic institutions and AI startups.
The coalition boasts an impressive list of participants, including tech giants Google, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, alongside Indian IT leader Infosys.
Prestigious academic institutions like Ashoka University and IIM Bangalore have also joined forces with innovative AI startups like CoRover.ai, the creator of BharatGPT, and AI music startup Beatoven.ai.
The main objective of CoRE-AI is to strengthen public trust in AI through a multi-dimensional approach. This includes developing voluntary sector guidelines, contributing to robust regulatory frameworks, and addressing critical issues such as algorithmic bias, fairness, transparency of AI operations, and protection of user privacy and data.
The initiative has received a warm welcome from the government. S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), expressed confidence that CoRE-AI will contribute significantly to India’s broader national goals in AI development and help establish the country’s leadership role on the global stage.
CoRE-AI has outlined its strategy to address the complex challenges of AI governance. The coalition will adopt a “principles-based approach,” using risk assessments to provide flexibility in responding to the diverse challenges posed by AI.
This nuanced strategy aims to shift the emphasis from simply imposing restrictions on AI technologies to fostering an environment where ethical considerations are an integral part of AI development and deployment.
To implement its Responsible AI agenda, the coalition has established four key working groups. These include Human-Centric AI, which ensures that AI development prioritizes human rights and societal values; AI and Innovation, which aims to encourage and showcase AI innovation in India; AI Governance, which develops frameworks for ethical AI governance; and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and AI, which explores applications of AI in social service delivery and digital inclusion.
The creation of CoRE-AI is part of the Indian government’s broader AI initiatives. In March, the cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission with a substantial budget of Rs 10,372 crore, underscoring the country’s commitment to advancing AI technologies.
(KNN Office)
