Yesterday, Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the esteemed Minister for IT, announced the forthcoming draft AI regulation framework, slated for release by July. This declaration underscores the government’s dedication to harnessing AI’s vast potential while instituting robust measures to prevent its misuse. This article embarks on an exploration of viable regulatory pathways, scrutinizes their implications for both individuals and society and confronts the challenges posed by AI’s capability to generate convincingly authentic content. To ensure accessibility and clarity, we adopt a Q&A format, aiming to thoroughly address the public’s concerns regarding this crucial matter.
In Quest of Authenticity and Balanced Regulation
Q1: Ensuring Content Authenticity: Theoretically, it’s possible to ascertain the provenance of digital content through metadata embedding and adherence to industry standards such as C2PA. This, however, necessitates a concerted effort from both manufacturers and software developers for widespread implementation.
