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GPAI Summit Adopts New Delhi AI Declaration

 

GPAI Summit Adopts New Delhi AI Declaration

The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, attended by representatives from 29 member nations, including the European Union, announced the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, revealed that the declaration outlines a commitment to collectively develop AI applications in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, with a specific focus on addressing the needs of the Global South in AI development.

Moreover, the declaration signifies a unanimous agreement among participating nations to leverage the GPAI platform for establishing a global framework on AI trust and safety. The nations also pledged to make AI solutions and benefits accessible to all. India has proposed to host a GPAI Global Governance Summit within the next six months to finalize the suggested framework.

Chandrasekhar emphasized the significance of the New Delhi Declaration, stating, “29 countries of the GPAI have unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which promises to position GPAI at the front and center of shaping the future of AI in terms of both innovation and creating collaborative AI between the partner nations.”

He further highlighted GPAI's commitment to inclusivity, specifically targeting countries in the Global South, to ensure the widespread availability of AI benefits. A copy of the comprehensive 14-point declaration has been made available to the public.

Notable figures from visiting delegations at GPAI included Jean-Noel Barrot, the Minister of Digital Affairs for France; Hiroshi Yoshida, Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs for Japan; and Viscount Jonathan Camrose, the Minister of AI and Intellectual Property for the UK.

Barrot commended Japan for establishing a third 'expert support center' for AI, alongside existing centers in Canada and France. Looking ahead, discussions under the Indian presidency of GPAI will explore collaboration with the OECD to enhance resources and find optimal solutions for AI governance.

Both Yoshida and Camrose emphasized the importance of inclusivity in GPAI's role in global AI development. Yoshida expressed the desire to encourage more developing countries to join GPAI.

Following the conclusion of the GPAI Summit, the official AI policy under the India AI Program is set to be unveiled on January 10. Global discussions on AI regulations will continue at the Korea Safety Summit in mid-2024.

In a previous interview with Mint, Minister Chandrasekhar outlined India's approach to AI regulation, emphasizing the need for a balance between enabling innovation and implementing safeguards to prevent AI harm. He stressed the importance of global cooperation and a unified legal framework for addressing the challenges posed by AI technologies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, highlighted the necessity of developing AI with humanitarian and democratic values, underscoring the importance of inclusivity, ethics, and effectiveness in shaping the future of AI.

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