India and Global Artificial Intelligence Governance

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India and Global Artificial Intelligence Governance

By Vidushi Marda

Published on Jul 1, 2020

Source: Seminar

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly embedded in society – from curating social media feeds and assisting law enforcement, to deciding an individual’s creditworthiness and aiding in healthcare. There are at least two possible explanations for this recent and substantial mainstreaming of AI in everyday life. First, there is more computing power and data today than ever before. Second, due to this the possibility of using AI systems to predict and classify large amounts of data makes it fertile ground for governments and industry alike.

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About the Author

Vidushi Marda

Former Nonresident Research Analyst, Carnegie India

Vidushi Marda was a nonresident research analyst at Carnegie India. She is a legal researcher who focuses on the interplay between emerging technologies, policy, and society.

Technology South Asia India

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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