IT Ministry Finalising Voluntary Code of Conduct, Ethics for AI Companies

IT Ministry is crafting a voluntary code of conduct and ethics for work around Artificial Intelligence (AI), and talks are on with companies and stakeholders for same, according to a source. code would take into account aspects like how to look at data, nuances of data being used, and labelling among or aspects.

source said that work on voluntary code of conduct and ethics for AI firms is currently on.

Amid an AI gold rush of sorts among companies, nations across globe are stressing importance of responsible practices related to Artificial Intelligence.

Last week, UNESCO in collaboration with IT Ministry held a stakeholder consultation on safety and ethics in Artificial Intelligence, as India aims to craft a policy that envisions 'AI for All'. This initiative came at a crucial moment as India embarked on its ambitious 'IndiaAI Mission' backed by over Rs 10,000 crore in funding.

Central to mission is safe and trusted AI pillar, which underscores commitment to ensuring safety, accountability, and ethical practices in AI development and deployment.

By promoting indigenous frameworks, robust governance tools, and self-assessment guidelines, IndiaAI Mission aims to empower innovators and democratise AI benefits across sectors.