AI expected to boost India's annual growth by 1.3% by 2035: Niti Aayog’s report

30 Jul 2020 Evaluate

Niti Aayog in its the draft paper titled 'Towards Responsible AI For All' has said the government is likely to fund specific research projects in responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and introduce ethics of AI into the university curriculum as the new-age technology is expected to boost India's annual growth rate by 1.3 per cent by 2035.

Many of the harms caused by AI are not new, the document said adding that the existing legislations cover most of the consequences raised under 'Systems Consideration'. Noting that growth of AI is relatively recent, it said, however, there is a growing interest in both private sector and government agencies in developing tools to manage the risks.

According to the draft document, the rapid rise of AI has led to automation of a number of routine jobs. It said manufacturing and IT services, sectors that account for 10 million and 3 million jobs a year are particularly impacted. It said some sectors have unique considerations that may require sector specific laws for AI. It also noted that in the government, ministries and departments are looking to deploy AI solutions.

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