Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith shared a blog post featuring the foreword he wrote for Microsoft’s report – Governing AI: A blueprint for India.
Artificial Intelligence is making some major leaps across the world. While it has gradually become ingrained in the regular lives of millions with inventions like ChatGPT and Google Bard; the rapid development of AI has also led to apprehensions prompting many experts and industry bodies to call for regulation to ensure responsible use and deployment of AI technologies.
At a time when the world is looking forward to harnessing the boundless potential of AI, tech giant Microsoft has outlined its five-point blueprint for governing AI in India. Microsoft Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith shared a blog post which has a foreword written by him for Microsoft’s report ‘Governing AI: A Blueprint For India’.
Smith took to his X(formerly Twitter) account to share the link to the blog post stating that the tech giant was introducing a 5-point blueprint for governing AI in India. He said that the company’s proposal addresses current and emerging issues while offering ideas for public-private partnerships to make sure that AI serves people everywhere. Smith’s post was later reposted by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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Nadella backed Smith’s claim saying that the company was focused on building and deploying AI in a safe, secure, and transparent way in order to help expand opportunities across India and beyond.
Microsoft on governing AI for India
The first part of the blog post shared by Smith details five ways India could consider policies, laws, and regulations around AI. The second part emphasizes Microsoft’s commitment to ethical AI showing how it is fostering a culture of responsible AI. Meanwhile, the second part showcases case studies from India demonstrating how AI is helping address some major social concerns.
In the blog post, Microsoft suggests five policy ideas for AI governance. These ideas include measures such as deploying safety frameworks, developing legal frameworks, promoting transparency, and forming public-private partnerships. The post also emphasizes the significance of international cooperation and multilateral frameworks for the effective governance of AI.
Below is the five-point blueprint for AI governance:
Implement and build upon new government-led AI safety frameworks.
Require effective safety brakes for AI systems that control critical infrastructure.
Develop a broader legal and regulatory framework based on the technology architecture for AI.
Promote transparency and ensure academic and public access to AI.
Pursue new public-private partnerships to use AI as an effective tool to address the inevitable societal challenges that come with new technology.
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Microsoft has developed a comprehensive AI governance framework. As per the blog, the tech giant has invested in AI governance and follows best practices for cybersecurity, digital safety, and privacy. The company’s AI governance is a part of its Enterprise Risk Management.
Why is it significant for India?
According to the post, India as the holder of the G20 Presidency and Chair of the Global Partnership on AI can lead the world and influence AI regulation. Besides, India’s strategic position in the Quad and her efforts in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework can provide further opportunities for the responsible development and deployment of AI.
The post while throwing light on the role of India also highlights the importance of an international interoperable approach towards AI governance for global benefits.
First published on: 25-08-2023 at 10:49 IST