After seven hours of extensive discussions, delegates from 28 nations and the European Union have officially ratified the “New Delhi Declaration” within the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). GPAI brings countries from North and South America, Europe, and East Asia, all dedicated to advancing the “trustworthy development, deployment, and use of AI.”
The ministerial declaration highlights how these nations are dedicated to following principles that guide the responsible handling of reliable AI. These principles are deeply rooted in democratic values and human rights. The goal is to push forward the development of AI in a way that’s ethical, responsible, and focused on benefiting humanity.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information, said that the declaration aimed to establish GPAI as a pivotal force in steering the trajectory of AI, focusing on fostering innovation and cultivating collaborative AI initiatives among partner nations.
He also said that the consensus among countries involved commitments to explore AI applications in crucial sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and other areas of shared interest, demonstrating a collective goal to address global challenges through technological advancements.
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Some of the most important delegates at GPAI were Jean-Noel Barrot, representing France as the minister of digital affairs; Hiroshi Yoshida, serving as the vice-minister of internal affairs for Japan; and Viscount Jonathan Camrose, the minister overseeing AI and intellectual property matters for the UK.
Yoshida and Camrose emphasized the integral role of inclusivity within GPAI’s global AI development efforts. Yoshida specifically expressed the body’s aspiration to “encourage increased participation from developing nations within GPAI.”
Upon the GPAI Summits’s closure on Thursday, the Centre is set to reveal its official AI policy through the India AI Program on January 10. Additionally, discussions concerning global AI regulation advancement will continue during the Korea Safety Summit scheduled for mid-2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that AI must embrace inclusivity, incorporating a diverse array of Ideas. The more inclusive its evolution, the more favorable the outcomes. The trajectory of AI’s development will hinge on human and democratic values, said Modi.
