Tech Experts Bat For Stronger AI Guardrails In The Era Of Deepfakes, Misinformation

As GenAI continues to make significant strides, its drawbacks are becoming increasingly apparent in the form of deepfakes, malware, and the spread of misinformation, among other things. Despite the technology being in an advanced stage of development and adoption, there are still no signs of regulatory frameworks.

Drawing parallels with regulatory developments surrounding drones, data and other emerging technologies, a panel comprising Ankit Bose, head of AI at NASSCOM; Tanuj Bhojwani, head of People+AI; Rubal Sahni, area VP & country head at Confluent India & SAARC, and Nikhil Subramaniam, senior editor at Inc42 talked about the necessity of responsible AI and building tech structures similar to DPIs moving forward at the Inc42 GenAI Summit.

Bose highlighted the importance of adopting responsible AI from the outset rather than attempting to add it later. Chiming in, Sahni emphasised the pivotal role of data as a foundational element in responsible AI discussions.

He advocated for the use of data infrastructure platforms that offer robust governance, ensuring security and compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws. Sahni also noted the importance of real-time data streaming and processing to mitigate incorrect inferences and highlighted case studies of how organisations have successfully transitioned to real-time data processing.

The need for a regulatory framework has been widely debated globally. Karnataka IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge, in an earlier interview with Inc42, remarked on the necessity of policies developed in consultation with industry experts. He emphasised the need to understand the trajectory of technology, assess the necessity of regulation, and establish appropriate frameworks. Kharge suggested the creation of sandboxes to foster innovation while policymakers formulate effective policies.

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