NEW DELHI DECLARATION OF AI - SCI & TECH

News: AI summit adopts New Delhi declaration on inclusiveness, collaboration

 

What's in the news?

       Representatives from 28 countries and the European Union convened to adopt the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit.

 

Key takeaways:

       Hosting the summit, India is set to chair the GPAI grouping in 2024.

 

Key Aspects of ‘New Delhi Declaration’:

1. Commitment to AI Principles:

       The declaration reaffirms the commitment to responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI, emphasizing democratic values, human rights, and a human-centered approach.

2. Focus on Trustworthy AI:

       GPAI aims to promote the trustworthy development, deployment and use of AI across member countries.

3. Inclusivity and Global South Participation:

       The declaration emphasizes the inclusion of countries in the Global South, aiming to make AI benefits universally accessible.

4. Japan’s Role as Outgoing Chair:

       The previous summit, chaired by Japan, set the stage for expanding the GPAI’s reach and inclusivity.

5. Addressing Modern Challenges:

       The declaration acknowledges the need to address issues like misinformation,

unemployment and threats to human rights in the AI context.

6. Pooling Resources for AI Solutions:

       Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications, highlighted the importance of leveraging OECD resources for AI development and governance.

7. Encouraging Broader Participation:

       Japan and India emphasized the importance of including more developing countries in GPAI.

8. Senegal’s Involvement:

       Senegal has joined the GPAI steering committee, marking a significant step towards greater inclusivity.

9. Agriculture as a Priority:

       The declaration specifically acknowledges India’s role in bringing agriculture into the AI agenda.

10. Support for Sustainable Agriculture:

       The commitment to using AI innovation in sustainable agriculture is a new thematic priority for GPAI.