Karnataka Government constitutes Committee on Responsible AI
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Why in news
The Government of Karnataka constituted a Committee on Responsible AI to develop a framework for ethical and transparent AI use in government systems.
Background
The committee is chaired by Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-founder of Infosys) and co-chaired by N. Manjula (Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology). It aims to create a Responsible AI policy and implementation roadmap for the state.
Facts for Prelims
- PostKris Gopalakrishnan: Co-founder of Infosys and Chair of the Karnataka Committee on Responsible AI
- FactThe committee's objective is to ensure AI systems in government are safe, fair, transparent, and accountable
- BodyDepartment of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology: The Karnataka state department overseeing the co-chair's portfolio
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of a comprehensive ethical framework for Artificial Intelligence in public service delivery to ensure accountability and transparency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Algorithmic bias: Risk of discriminatory outcomes in automated public service delivery
- Accountability gap: Difficulty in attributing legal liability for autonomous AI-driven decisions
- Data sovereignty: Balancing state-led AI innovation with individual privacy rights
Keywords: Responsible AI · Algorithmic Transparency · Ethical Framework · Digital Governance · Accountability
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