NEW
DELHI DECLARATION OF AI - SCI & TECH
News:
AI summit adopts New
Delhi declaration on inclusiveness, collaboration
What's
in the news?
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Representatives from 28 countries and the
European Union convened to adopt the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ at the Global
Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit.
Key
takeaways:
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Hosting the summit, India is set to chair
the GPAI grouping in 2024.
Key
Aspects of ‘New Delhi Declaration’:
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Commitment to AI Principles:
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The declaration reaffirms the commitment
to responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI, emphasizing democratic values,
human rights, and a human-centered approach.
2.
Focus on Trustworthy AI:
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GPAI aims to promote the trustworthy
development, deployment and use of AI across member countries.
3.
Inclusivity and Global South Participation:
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The declaration emphasizes the inclusion
of countries in the Global South, aiming to make AI benefits universally
accessible.
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Japan’s Role as Outgoing Chair:
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The previous summit, chaired by Japan, set
the stage for expanding the GPAI’s reach and inclusivity.
5.
Addressing Modern Challenges:
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The declaration acknowledges the need to
address issues like misinformation,
unemployment
and threats to human rights in the AI context.
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Pooling Resources for AI Solutions:
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Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for
Digital Transition and Telecommunications, highlighted the importance of
leveraging OECD resources for AI development and governance.
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Encouraging Broader Participation:
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Japan and India emphasized the importance
of including more developing countries in GPAI.
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Senegal’s Involvement:
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Senegal has joined the GPAI steering
committee, marking a significant step towards greater inclusivity.
9.
Agriculture as a Priority:
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The declaration specifically acknowledges
India’s role in bringing agriculture into the AI agenda.
10.
Support for Sustainable Agriculture:
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The commitment to using AI innovation in
sustainable agriculture is a new thematic priority for GPAI.