New Delhi AI Declaration: GPAI Summit Shapes Global AI Governance

December 14, 2023

GS Paper III Science and Technology

Context: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit (a congregation of 29 member nations including the European Union) announced the adoption of the New Delhi AI Declaration.

India’s Leadership in AI Governance: Hosting GPAI Summit

India pitched to host a GPAI Global Governance Summit to finalise the proposed framework.
India will unveil its official AI policy under the India AI Program.
Global discussions on the development of AI regulations will further take place at the Korea Safety Summit in mid-2024.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that historically required human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and identifying patterns.

AI is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).

GPAI Summit Highlights: Addressing AI Concerns, Fostering Inclusivity

Mitigating concerns: There are concerns that the use of AI can lead to misinformation and disinformation, unemployment, leakage of personal data, and threats to human rights and democratic values.
- For Example, Republican National Committee ran attack ads against US President Joe Biden in the run up to 2024 election campaign using generative artificial intelligence in a significant instance of political misinformation campaign.
Newer Avenues for Development: consensus reached on collaboration between nations in the development of AI applications in healthcare and agriculture.
An inclusive movement: GPAI will focus on the needs of the Global South in the development of AI and make AI platforms and solutions available to the people of the Global South.
Securing AI Ecosystem: Agreement to create a global framework on AI trust and safety, and make AI solutions and benefits available for all.
Shaping the future of AI: Promises to position GPAI at the front and center in terms of both innovation and creating collaborative AI between the partner nations.Humanitarian and Democratic values: AI development needs to follow the path of efficiency, ethics and effectiveness, along with keeping a place for emotions.

GPAI’s New Delhi Declaration: Shaping the Future of AI for Global Collaboration and Inclusive Innovation

Focus: Collaboration, inclusion, and creating a governance framework for AI.

The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)

Secretariat: Hosted at OECD (Organisation For Economic Cooperation and Development)
Members: 29 members, including the EU, with India as the founding member.
Aim: GPAI aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.
Areas of Work:
- Responsible AI, Data Governance, Future of work and Innovation and commercialisation

Goals:
- Position GPAI as a leader in shaping the future of AI.
- Foster collaborative AI development among member nations.
- Apply AI in healthcare, agriculture, and other crucial areas.
- Make the benefits of AI accessible to everyone, including countries of the global south.
Timeline: Specific principles and targets will be developed over the next few months, with another GPAI meeting to discuss them.
Expansion: Senegal was elevated to the steering committee, reflecting India’s goal to expand GPAI during its presidency.
Additional Announcement: Japan approved the establishment of a GPAI expert center in Tokyo.