Discussions at the ongoing IEC meeting are centered on establishing standards for responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI, addressing concerns about unsafe and unethical applications.

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare raised concerns about AI's potential for misuse, including spreading propaganda and manipulation, emphasizing the need for regulation to protect consumers.

Khare emphasized that AI surpasses human intuition and can have cascading impacts if development and regulation are neglected, even if its applications seem unrealistic.

During a conference organized by PHDCCI, Khare stressed the importance of establishing standards to combat fraud and counterfeits in retail and e-commerce sectors.

The conference provided a platform for India to contribute to the development of ethical and regulatory frameworks governing AI, highlighting its proactive role in this global effort.

Khare highlighted that AI's misuse could lead to negative impacts like propaganda dissemination, and stressed the importance of legal frameworks to prevent such risks.

While acknowledging AI's challenges due to its misuse potential, Khare also pointed out its benefits in social media, innovation, and combating fraud in retail and e-commerce sectors.

The conference underscored AI’s dual nature: its capacity to contribute positively to society and its potential to pose ethical and security challenges if not properly managed.

International bodies are actively developing global AI ethics standards, with India playing a significant role through its experts in shaping these frameworks, which focus on defining safe, fair, and ethical AI use.