NEW DELHI — Nasscom
on Friday unveiled The Developer’s playbook for responsible AI in India, which
will help developers identify and mitigate risks in AI development, deployment,
and use in the countr
The playbook, launched at the inaugural edition of
Confluence for Responsible Intelligence (RICON) in New Delhi, comes amid rising
challenges faced by developers in navigating the complex and rapidly evolving
AI risk management landscape.
It underscores the shared commitment of the Government of
India and Nasscom to establish a unified industry framework for AI risk
identification and mitigation in India.
The IT industry body noted that a diverse group of Indian
and international subject matter experts and stakeholders across industry,
government, academia, and civil society have done “rigorous review and
validation” of the playbook.
It reflects a balanced and well-supported approach to
responsible AI practices that firmly align with the nation’s broader interests
and societal well-being.
“The playbook equips innovators with the guidance they need
to identify potential risks, align with best practices, and adopt responsible
AI methodologies while allowing for evolving approaches towards AI development
and deployment,” said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology.
Singh, who is also CEO, IndiaAI Mission, stated that “the
playbook seeks to harmonise public and private sector risk management
frameworks”. It offers a path that integrates ethics into the fabric of AI
development.
The playbook can help developers with a practical framework
to align their practices with the principles of responsible AI.
It “builds on the ongoing efforts of the Nasscom Responsible
AI Hub to advance responsible AI practices among industry stakeholders,” said
Ankit Bose, Head of AI, Nasscom. The Nasscom Responsible AI Hub was launched in
2022 to ensure the responsible adoption of AI at scale.
