India has recently taken over the presidency of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for the year 2022-23. This baton was handed over by the outgoing Council Chair, France during the 3rd Annual GPAI Summit that took place in Japan. Interestingly, this significant development followed India’s assumption of G20 Presidency, further adding to its global leadership roles.
Highlights of the Annual GPAI Summit
Hosted for the first time in an Asian city, Tokyo, the meeting of this summit brought together various stakeholders to discuss four significant themes: Responsible AI, Data Governance, Future of Work, and Innovation and Commercialisation. Backed by a National Programme on AI and a National Data Governance Framework Policy (NDGFP), India showcased its commitment towards harnessing AI to catalyze an innovative ecosystem. The NDGFP aims to ensure fair access to non-personal data and emphasize strengthening the institutional framework for government data sharing while ensuring privacy and security.
About Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, launched in June 2020, started its journey with fifteen members, which now expanded to include twenty-five member states. Described as a ‘realization of an idea developed within the G7,’ the GPAI aims to bridge the gap between AI theory and practice, supporting advanced research, as well as applied activities, on AI-related priorities. It serves as a platform for international cooperation in AI, bringing together experts from a wide array of fields like science, industry, civil society, governments, international bodies, and academia.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) pertains to machines performing tasks that traditionally required human intelligence. Some prevalent examples of AI technologies include machine learning, pattern recognition, big data, neural networks, and self-learning algorithms. However, one primary limitation of AI is that it depends on the data it learns from, meaning any inaccuracies in the data could lead to inaccurate results.
AI’s expected influence on the Indian economy
AI holds promising potential for the Indian economy. As per estimates, AI is predicted to contribute an astonishing USD 967 Billion by 2035 and between USD 450–500 billion by 2025. This accounts for a substantial 10% of India’s USD 5 trillion GDP target.
Indian Initiatives related to AI
India, in its pursuit of harnessing AI, has introduced several initiatives. This includes the National AI Strategy, MyGov Corona Helpdesk Chatbot, and RAISE 2020 – ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020.’ The country also organised the Vaishwik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit aimed at promoting AI-related discussions and developments.
