Trai recommends statutory regulatory authority to oversee AI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) emphasizes the necessity to regulate specific AI use cases, which could directly impact human lives, within a well-structured risk-based framework.
In 2020, the Department of Telecommunication sought Trai's expertise and recommendations. On Thursday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) unveiled a set of groundbreaking recommendations advocating the urgent implementation of a regulatory framework to govern the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries. In its comprehensive 10-page report, Trai stressed the importance of regulating AI use cases that have a direct impact on humans, employing a risk-based approach.
Additionally, Trai proposed the establishment of the independent statutory authority, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority of India (AIDAI), to act as both a regulator and recommendatory body, providing advisory services across all AI-related domains. The administrative ministry for AI would be the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, as recommended by Trai.
The regulatory framework should prioritize the regulation of high-risk AI use cases that directly affect humans, ensuring they adhere to legally binding obligations.
AI's potential extends far beyond the telecom sector, reaching into vital areas such as healthcare, transportation, finance, education, and agriculture. Trai emphasized the need for a holistic approach to analyze AI's impact across various sectors, rather than concentrating solely on telecom.