BUSINESS
India’s upcoming internet law has a three-pronged task: being future agnostic, rights enabling, innovation friendly
The Digital Indian Bill consultations are offering public policy analysts greater clarity on the scope of the law, its construction and larger intent. Ultimately, it is for GoI to find the balance that protects the free and open internet, effectively fights crime, enables AI to create jobs and benefits, and copes with technological change
BUSINESS
Digital India Act: We need an internet law that is balanced, proportionate and regulates effectively
The proposed law to replace the outdated Information Technology Act that governs internet usage must hit the sweet spot, with just the right amount of regulation. It has a tough task ensuring free speech, digital innovation, law and order, and intermediary regulation
BUSINESS
Regulation of generative AI like ChatGPT and Bard mustn’t hinder their growth
Generative AI raises serious concerns about jobs, education, inaccuracy, biases and disinformation. Regulation based on principles like non-discrimination, keeping humans in the loop, veracity, inclusivity, risk-based content moderation and ex-post correctives for evolving harms can help achieve positive outcomes
