India asks tech firms to seek approval before releasing ‘unreliable’ AI tools
- India has requested tech firms to obtain approval before releasing AI tools that are deemed “unreliable” or under trial.
- The tools should be labeled for their potential to provide incorrect answers to user queries.
- The Indian IT ministry stated that the availability of such tools, including generative AI, to Indian users must have explicit permission from the government.
- India is among countries working on regulations for AI, following recent tightening of rules for social media companies.
- The advisory followed criticism of Google’s Gemini AI tool by a minister on Feb. 23 for its response related to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Google acknowledged the tool’s limitations and stated it may not always be reliable, especially for current events and political topics.
- Deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized that platforms have a legal obligation for safety and trust, and being labeled as “unreliable” does not exempt them from the law.
