Nasscom releases guidelines for responsible AI aimed at researchers, developers and users

India’s apex software and services company body Nasscom has released a set of guidelines for defining the “responsible” use of generative artificial intelligence. These guidelines are aimed at researchers, developers and users of generative AI models and apps. They emphasise on conducting comprehensive risk assessments and maintaining internal oversight throughout the entire lifecycle of a generative AI solution.

Aim of these guidelines
The Nasscom guidelines seek to try to mitigate the harm of generative AI. The biggest of these include, as per the report, misinformation, IP infringement, data privacy violation, propagation of biases, large-scale disruption of life and livelihood, environmental degradation and malicious cyberattacks. In a statement, Nasscom said that moving forward, the focus will be on promoting awareness about the adoption of these guidelines, developing specific guidance for different use cases, and enhancing the existing responsible AI resource kit. Nasscom president Debjani Ghosh said the framework “is tremendously unique to India and is a proactive step towards building a transparent and robust roadmap for responsible build and use of AI”.

Cautious use and risk assessment of the potential harm
For the development of generative AI solutions, the guidelines recommend cautious use and risk assessment of the potential harm caused by deployment of such solutions- throughout their lifecycle. The guidelines also call for publicly disclosing data and algorithm sources unless developers can prove that disclosing such information can harm public safety.

Grievance redressal mechanisms in place
The guidelines also advise the explainability of outputs generated by these generative AI algorithms as well as grievance redressal mechanisms to address mishaps during development or use of such solutions.

“The guidelines would help the ecosystem unleash the true potential of AI, creating a future that harmoniously blends human ingenuity with technological advancement,” said Nasscom chairperson and Microsoft India president Anant Maheshwari.

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India’s apex software and services company body Nasscom has released a set of guidelines for defining the “responsible” use of generative artificial intelligence. These guidelines are aimed at researchers, developers and users of generative AI models and apps. They emphasise on conducting comprehensive risk assessments and maintaining internal oversight throughout the entire lifecycle of a generative AI solution.

Aim of these guidelines
The Nasscom guidelines seek to try to mitigate the harm of generative AI. The biggest of these include, as per the report, misinformation, IP infringement, data privacy violation, propagation of biases, large-scale disruption of life and livelihood, environmental degradation and malicious cyberattacks. In a statement, Nasscom said that moving forward, the focus will be on promoting awareness about the adoption of these guidelines, developing specific guidance for different use cases, and enhancing the existing responsible AI resource kit. Nasscom president Debjani Ghosh said the framework “is tremendously unique to India and is a proactive step towards building a transparent and robust roadmap for responsible build and use of AI”.

Cautious use and risk assessment of the potential harm
For the development of generative AI solutions, the guidelines recommend cautious use and risk assessment of the potential harm caused by deployment of such solutions- throughout their lifecycle. The guidelines also call for publicly disclosing data and algorithm sources unless developers can prove that disclosing such information can harm public safety.

Grievance redressal mechanisms in place
The guidelines also advise the explainability of outputs generated by these generative AI algorithms as well as grievance redressal mechanisms to address mishaps during development or use of such solutions.

“The guidelines would help the ecosystem unleash the true potential of AI, creating a future that harmoniously blends human ingenuity with technological advancement,” said Nasscom chairperson and Microsoft India president Anant Maheshwari.

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