As nations worldwide intensify their focus on developing strong regulatory frameworks for Artificial Intelligence (AI), the urgency to ensure that these technologies evolve responsibly is becoming increasingly critical. Countries like the U.S., EU member states, and China are actively shaping their AI policies to balance innovation with security, privacy, and ethical considerations. India, with its growing tech ecosystem and ambitious vision for AI-driven growth, stands at a pivotal moment—ready to lead the global conversation on AI governance.
In this context, SFLC.IN is organizing a high-level event, "AI in Focus: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility," on November 25th, 2024, at Casuarina Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This event aims to provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of AI risks and regulations, offering a space to explore solutions that can guide India toward becoming a global example of responsible AI deployment. The event will be followed by a networking dinner to foster further collaboration.
The event aims to discuss, in addition to regulatory and legal concerns, the importance of developing and maintaining high-quality open-source AI models. By bringing together experts from various fields, the event seeks to promote informed discussions and collaborative efforts to address the regulatory, legal, and technical challenges associated with AI.
Highlighting the need for the optimal use of AI and the challenges it presents, Mishi Choudhary, Founder of SFLC.in, notes, "Generative AI and local models have the potential to revolutionize industries and enrich lives in ways we’re just beginning to understand. However, with this power comes responsibility to shape it responsibly. While we must push forward with innovation, it’s equally important that we craft adaptive regulations that protect privacy, promote fairness, and ensure ethical use. The future of AI is bright, but its benefits must be realized in a way that serves everyone, without compromising society's trust."
The event will feature distinguished speakers such as Chaitanya Chokkareddy, Charles Brecque. Ujjwala Jermiah (Google India), Ubdhav Tiwari, (Mozilla), Eben Moglen (Columbia University), Saikat Saha, (NASSCOM). The discussions will explore topics like "How Open is Open-Source AI?"—examining the nuances of open-source practices in the context of AI development—and "The Maze around Generative AI," which will bring together AI experts to address critical issues such as data privacy, copyright, intellectual property rights, and potential liability concerns surrounding platforms hosting content generated by AI systems.
About SFLC.in:
SFLC.in is a donor-supported non-profit organization that aims to foster collaboration between lawyers, policy analysts, students, and technologists to safeguard digital freedoms. The organization promotes innovation and open knowledge access by assisting developers in creating exceptional Free and Open-Source Software. This support involves educating the public, offering free legal advice, and influencing policymakers to make technology-related decisions that are both informed and just.
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