With over 200 speakers, specialists, and delegates from 29 member nations, the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in New Delhi, which is slated for December 12–14, is expected to be a noteworthy event. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting the summit, which is purposefully centered on investigating the ethical, legal, and technological aspects of artificial intelligence (AI).
The President & CEO of MeitY’s National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Abhishek Singh, provided an in-depth explanation of the complex inner workings of GPAI in an exclusive interview with News18. The group is divided into four working groups: Commercialization and Innovation, Future of Work, Data Governance, and Responsible AI. These groups, which are made up of a large number of scientists and specialists, are actively working on projects that will have a big impact on those interested in the AI industry. In her capacity as GPAI chair, India understands the value of raising awareness of the vital work being done by these working groups.
Singh emphasized the proactive stance that GPAI has taken recently, including webinars where professionals discussed their activities in depth. With over 500 participants worldwide, these webinars demonstrated a high level of interest in these crucial AI fields. As a follow-up to these educational sessions, the GPAI Summit aims to highlight the projects and increase awareness of the significant contributions made by professionals in these crucial fields.
Speaking about India’s approach to the GPAI Summit strategically, Singh underlined the country’s dedication to upholding a balance between innovation and regulation, guaranteeing the advancement of AI technologies without resulting in harm. This strategy is popular throughout the world, impacting conversations at major gatherings including the UN, OECD, G20, G7, and the most recent AI Safety Summit in the UK.
Singh gave an overview of India’s ambitious plans for the Summit, emphasizing a large AI Expo that would feature more than 150 start-ups from industries including robotics, healthcare, agriculture, education, and manufacturing. This forum seeks to highlight India’s commitment to using AI to enhance society while upholding strict regulations.
The GPAI Summit emphasizes responsible AI deployment, safety, security, and trust in AI systems, all of which are in line with India’s national AI plan. Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to forming alliances, approving ministerial statements, and holding bilateral talks with the goal of promoting international agreement on AI innovation and governance.
Singh made the noteworthy observation that Deepfake will be the main focus of the event. Deepfake technology is a global concern due to its complexity, which has led to different nations implementing different approaches to counteract its negative impacts. Talks at the conference will focus on discussing, exchanging perspectives, and working together to create standardized procedures for handling and resolving issues related to Deepfake technology.
The Summit assumes greater relevance now that India is leading the GPAI chairmanship; it is a critical event that has the potential to reshape the global AI landscape in a way that is ethical, inclusive, and significant. As the summit progresses, it is anticipated to serve as a forum for important dialogues, teamwork, and coordinated efforts towards a future in which artificial intelligence would responsibly and ethically serve humankind.
