Unified Data Governance Framework is critical for user safety. This was the message by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has urged the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) member states to develop a shared framework for artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, and internet safety.
“We all should be concerned about user harm. I would encourage member states to think about evolving a common framework of rules and guidelines about data governance, about safety and trust as much to do with the internet as to do with AI,” said Chandrasekhar about data governance strategy.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has asked the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) member states to develop a shared framework for artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, and internet safety.
India calls on GPAI member states to work together to come up with framework to prevent user harm
“User damage is a problem for all of us. I would advise member states to consider developing a shared framework of laws and regulations around data governance, security, and trust that has as much to do with the internet as it does with artificial intelligence, said Chandrasekhar about data governance best practices.
What is the role of data governance?
Elaborating further on data governance strategies, the Minister also called on the GPAI to build common AI technologies that could be deployed in member countries. He also called for developing a common framework on AI-specific skill generation and talent cultivation which will help users leverage benefits of data governance.
Talking about data governance and data management the minister noted “We believe that GPAI could collaborate with countries and build common AI technologies and platforms that could be used by all member states and indeed benefit the people and citizens of all the participating countries,” he added.
Defining data governance
Emphasising collaborative research among GPAI members about data governance frameworks, Chandrasekhar said that there was a need to establish Centres of Excellence across member nations. This, he said, would enable all these countries to work together in building the future of AI.
Speaking at the closing session of the three-day GPAI Summit, the Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said it is important to understand that user harm, criminality and issues that threaten trust online are proliferating.
Speaking about India’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is a family) the Minister said the India-Stack that has transformed governance and democracy in India and benefitted millions of Indian citizens–are designed to be open sourced.
GPAI is a congregation of 25 member countries, including the US, the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Singapore. India had in 2020 joined the group as a founding member.
It works in collaboration with partners and international organisations, leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia to collaborate to promote responsible evolution of AI and guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
