GPAI Adopts New Delhi Declaration

December 15, 2023

The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), consisting of 29 member nations, has unanimously embraced the New Delhi declaration. This declaration emphasizes the necessity of addressing risks associated with the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems while promoting fair access to crucial resources for AI innovation.

Contrast with UK AI Safety Summit Agreement

In contrast to the agreement signed at the United Kingdom AI Safety Summit, where countries committed to addressing risks from AI systems, the New Delhi declaration aims to strike a balance between innovation and associated risks. While acknowledging the economic benefits of AI, the declaration highlights concerns related to fairness, privacy, and intellectual property rights.

Key Points of the GPAI New Delhi Declaration

The GPAI New Delhi declaration underscores the rapid advancements in AI systems and their potential for economic growth, innovation, and job creation. It advocates for a global framework rooted in democratic values and human rights, ensuring personal data protection, intellectual property rights, privacy, and security. The declaration also supports equitable access to critical resources for AI innovation.

Focus on Agriculture and Diverse Membership

GPAI members commit to supporting AI innovation in the agriculture sector, marking it as a new thematic priority. The declaration emphasizes the importance of a diverse membership, particularly focusing on low- and middle-income countries to ensure a broad range of expertise and perspectives.

Contrasting Approaches: AI as Catalyst for Growth

While the New Delhi declaration acknowledges the need to address AI-related risks, it largely supports AI innovation across various sectors, including agriculture and healthcare. The essence of the declaration suggests that AI is inherently beneficial, acting as a catalyst for economic growth, but mitigating harms is essential.

India’s Evolving Stance on AI Regulation

India’s perspective on AI regulation has evolved, transitioning from a stance of not considering legal intervention a few months ago to actively formulating regulations based on a “risk-based, user-harm” approach. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the GPAI Summit, highlighted the dual potential of AI and called for a global framework to ensure responsible use.

Shift in Regulatory Outlook

Initially dismissing the need for AI regulation, India is now considering concrete legislative steps to tackle AI-based misinformation, particularly after the mainstream traction of deepfakes. The Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) are exploring the possibility of a new law or amendments to existing rules to regulate AI and ensure responsible use on a global scale.

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