The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a set of recommendations titled ‘Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data in Telecommunication Sector’ after extensive discussions on the need for AI regulation. The advisory emphasizes the importance of implementing a risk-based framework to oversee certain AI use cases that directly impact individuals.
Creation of Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority of India (AIDAI)
To effectively regulate and restrict AI applications, TRAI proposes the establishment of an independent body called the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority of India (AIDAI). This regulatory body will be responsible for framing regulations concerning various aspects of AI, including defining principles for responsible AI and their application based on risk assessment.
Multi Stakeholder Body (MSB) for Advisory Role
In addition to AIDAI, TRAI recommends the formation of a Multi Stakeholder Body (MSB) to act as an advisory body to the regulatory authority. The MSB will provide valuable insights and advice to AIDAI in shaping AI regulations and promoting responsible AI practices.
Role and Function of AIDAI
AIDAI’s primary function is to evolve a comprehensive AI framework. This framework will be based on assessment, feedback from the proposed MSB, global best practices, and public consultation. The authority will ensure the implementation of responsible AI principles at every stage of the AI framework lifecycle. This includes design, development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and refinement.
India’s Holistic Approach to AI
The Indian government addresses risks of AI and big data while promoting AI adoption in various sectors. In the Union Budget 2023 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three Centers of Excellence for AI in top educational institutions. She also mentioned industry partnerships for research and development in agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. Additionally, a National Data Governance Policy will be created to facilitate access to anonymized data.
These developments have been well-received by industry experts and companies alike. Professor Srivardhini K Jha, the chairperson at IIM-Bengaluru’s startup incubator NSRCEL, welcomed the government’s initiatives. Notably, Wipro, one of India’s leading IT companies, has also announced Wipro ai360, an AI-first innovation ecosystem aimed at integrating AI into every platform, tool, and solution used internally and offered to clients. Moreover, the company has committed a substantial $1 billion investment to enhance its AI capabilities over the next three years.
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