Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Dutch officials discuss AI governance

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, underlined the necessity of democratic nations reaching a consensus on the rules and regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI). 

He stressed the importance of establishing an institutional framework among countries to set clear guidelines for AI platforms and enhance accountability in the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. 

At the #AISafetySummit, met with my global counterparts to discuss all things AI. @AISafetySummit#IndiaTechade#RCinUK pic.twitter.com/awjqt7babu

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This discussion took place during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart, Alexandra van Huffelen, who serves as the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation of the Netherlands.

 “We must come to a consensus on the do’s and don’ts of AI among democratic nations to ensure that we are not left playing catch-up in a rapidly evolving world of innovation. We need to establish an institutional framework between countries that will define the guardrails for platforms, further enhancing accountability,” Chandrasekhar said. 

The remarks were made in the context of the AI Safety Summit 2023, a global event held on November 1 and 2 at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. The summit's objective is to convene international governments, leading AI companies, civil society organisations, and research experts to address the potential risks associated with AI. Chandrasekhar's statement underscores the need for a coordinated international approach to AI governance and safety.