Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) technologies profoundly influence our lives, the role of ethical standards and democratic discourse becomes paramount. At the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL), under the leadership of Abhivardhan since 2019, we have fostered a community of law, policy, and technology professionals, alongside AI businesses, to engage in crucial discussions about AI's future. [https://isail.in/] Our stance is clear: standardisation of AI should be prioritised in India and the Indo-Pacific region. Hasty regulations could jeopardise the potential economic benefits of innovation and growth that AI promises. We advocate for thoughtful, well-informed policymaking that supports progress while safeguarding societal values. We are proud to be recognised by the Council of Europe, which has listed our flagship 2020 Handbook on AI and International Law alongside notable initiatives like the NITI Aayog's 2018 National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to influencing global standards in AI and international law. [Find our complete statement: https://lnkd.in/gsPCcC44] You can access the AI and International Law handbooks here: 2020 Handbook on AI and International Law: https://lnkd.in/grvGSbUs 2021 Handbook on AI and International Law: https://lnkd.in/grE5mXAD We extend an invitation to you to join ISAIL's pan-India AI & Law community. By becoming a paid subscriber or an annual member, you will be part of a network that is driving change in the AI landscape. Membership details and benefits are available on our subscription page. [The subscription/ membership benefits are updated at https://lnkd.in/gJmXDaQc] Explore our extensive library of over 100 publications under the banners of ISAIL, VLiGTA®, and the Global Law Assembly at https://lnkd.in/gQ9scRiY. You can also explore our podcasts, roundtables, and key start-up sessions via our podcast, The Bharat Pacific at youtube.com/@bharatpacific. cc Bogdan Grigorescu Akash Manwani Sanjay Notani Rupak Chattopadhyay Ish Jain Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD Maksim Karliuk Ankit Sahni Samridhi Jain Ayush C. Observer Research Foundation Council for Strategic and Defense Research Analytics India Magazine AmitKumar Shrivastava Samir Saran Nishith Desai Associates

The Secretariat of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law expresses agreement with this statement of Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh. "...Aatmaribharta is what we are riding on...But this aatmaribharta cannot be at the cost of nation's defence. Nation's defence comes first and foremost and if Indian Air Force or Indian forces have to ride on this aatmaribharta, it is only possible if everyone - from DRDO, to DPSU, to the private industry holds the hand and takes us to that path and don't let us deviate from that path. Because when it comes to national defence, there will be compulsions to deviate from their path in case we do not get the things that we need or the kind of system and weaponry that is required to survive in today's world. So, my humble request to each one of us here is that let's put a system in place where we are helping each other out in achieving the overall goal, which are our goals. It is not anybody else's...If we have to defend the nation, it is everybody's job. It is not just the job of a person in uniform..."

We are pleased to share that Ish Jain, Distinguished Expert at the ISAIL Advisory Council, has been recognized at the 9th Annual APAC Legal Awards 2024 by APAC Insider. He has been awarded Best Space & Aviation Law Practice 2024 - India and recognized as Liability & Insurance Lawyer of the Year. cc Akash Manwani Rupak Chattopadhyay Abhivardhan

Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL) is joining the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival! ISAIL, a leading non-profit dedicated to promoting responsible AI development and standardisation in India, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our event. Known for their significant contributions to AI research and their prestigious Indian Moot on Artificial Intelligence and Law, ISAIL is a valuable addition to our festival. Attendees can look forward to insightful discussions and the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in AI and law. Join us in welcoming ISAIL and experience the future of AI and Web3. 📅 Date: 11-12 September 2024 📍 Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Book Tickets: https://bit.ly/3y4ztvG #TechInnovation #DigitalRevolution #DigitalTransformation #TechNews #EmergingTech #DubaiTechEvent #TechLeaders #TechConvergence #Web3Revolution #Blockchain #NFT #Crypto #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #DubaiAIWeb3 #FutureTech #Innovation

We have nominated Ayush C. as the Chairperson of the Research Ethics Committee of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law. Ayush's understanding and competence in cybersecurity law and ethics may be a huge addition to our leadership efforts in AI Standardisation.

I am more than happy to launch a free and easy test, called the Membership Eligibility Test by the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law. This is a free-for-all test at isail.in/test. You can try it and see if you could be eligible to apply for the membership of ISAIL and be a part of our committees. I am also happy to feature my recent insight for Visual Legal Analytica on Timnit Gebru's works on TESCREALism and why #Indians must be worried about this phenomenon largely responsible for AI Hype (thanks Dr. Jeffrey Funk and Axel C. for hinting this concept/phenomenon to me). You can read that insight by finding it in the article below. You can also register for The Bharat Pacific AI Week (details are in this edition's article) for July 20 & 21, 2024. We will feature ISAIL Experts, i.e., Bogdan Grigorescu, Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD & Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri as well as specialists in cybersecurity, i.e., Santhi K. Have a great day. Try the free test, attend The Bharat Pacific AI week in the weekends and have a fun and happy time ahead. cc Deepanshu Singh Smartpaper.ai Ankit Raj Shrivastava PAiGPT Samir Saran Observer Research Foundation Indic Pacific Legal Research LLP Sanjay Notani Akash Manwani Samridhi Jain Nupur Shah

Some leaders in the Indian tech space have called for increased regulation and government support to foster AI innovation. However, this approach may be misguided: 1️⃣ Protectionism isn't the answer: Shielding companies from international competition rarely leads to genuine innovation. In fact, it can stifle progress and create complacency. 2️⃣ Focus on governance, not subsidies: Instead of subsidizing hardware for commercial ventures, the government should focus on improving overall governance and business conditions. This includes: 🙁 Streamlining bureaucratic processes 😌 Ensuring a stable and transparent regulatory environment 😎 Investing in digital infrastructure 3️⃣ Creating markets, not picking winners: The government can play a role by establishing markets for AI and hardware in sectors like defense, healthcare, and agriculture, rather than directly subsidizing specific companies. 4️⃣ Balancing regulation with innovation: While some regulation is necessary, overly restrictive policies can hinder progress. The government should aim for a balanced approach that protects citizens while allowing for technological advancement. Read: https://lnkd.in/g-SxZ9p2 cc Bogdan Grigorescu Roger Spitz Mohammed Soliman

It's The Bharat Pacific AI Week, July 2024 by the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law. This weekend, we have two amazing committee sessions happening. We invite all to register for these committee sessions on July 20 and 21, 2024, both at 4.30 PM IST at https://lnkd.in/gNwMFeW9 1️⃣ AI and Education Use Cases - July 20, 2024, 4.30 PM IST Kailash Chauhan and I will lead this session on discussing potential Generative AI use cases in education in India, while we will feature demos of AI startups in education. Bogdan Grigorescu from the ISAIL Advisory Council will also be there! 2️⃣ ⁠ ⁠GenAI and Cybersecurity Challenges - July 21, 2024, 4.30 PM IST Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri and S N Mishra will lead this session, in which we will discuss how generative AI technologies cause impending cybersecurity risks. We will be joined by Santhi K., Thomson Reuters, Nupur Shah from the ISAIL Research Ethics Committee as well as Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD, Distinguished Expert of the ISAIL Advisory Council. Abhivardhan Deepanshu Singh Ankit Raj Shrivastava Pavithra Manivannan Rishabh Bezbaruah Ankit Sahni Vignesh Ram, PhD Maksim Karliuk Ayush C. Sanjay Notani Akash Manwani Suhas Athreya Sagar Vishnoi Satvik P. Aditya Jakki Mohammed Soliman Smartpaper.ai

Some food for thought: I have been pondering for literally a long time about the state of technology policy in India. I have also written and developed reports on how ministries like MeiTY (India's 'tech' ministry) is inefficient and unclear about its purpose & goals. However, if you look at a community perspective, it also seems that our technology law and policy discourse is entirely mediocre, and riddled with marketing jargons. For example, the state of jurisprudence & policy understanding in technology law is such that we have reduced our discourse to three simple things: 1️⃣ Waiting for hyped up and glamorous media reports to spread gospel about India's tech policy landscape: a media outlet hyped about India's semiconductor ambitions by mixing a statement of India's MeiTY Secretary and that of a management consulting MNC about India's 'billion dollar' prospects on semiconductors. How sad. (We had a roundtable on semiconductor in India recently: https://lnkd.in/g6ajuQEr) 2️⃣ Mindless copy-pasting of European, Chinese, American and other policy ideas on technology and AI: this is the funniest one. Be it any committees, or parliamentary bodies or rather government departments - we at the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law have been observing how any legal concept is copypasted from any country assuming that concept will apply to Indian realities. 3️⃣ Obsession with half-baked "not do" regulations: Banning is easy. Strategic banning is contextual (like there is clear international trade law & national security justification why #TikTok banning by India in 2020 was correct). However, this regular obsession of Indian public officials (not just MeiTY, but anyone) to create "not do" rules in regulation explains why India's technology governance, policy & regulation landscape requires a complete shake-off. The worse part is how Indian technology & AI startups are facing regulatory nightmare and confusion every single month in India. (That's why we at Indic Pacific Legal Research LLP created these training programmes at indicpacific.com/train to help tech people understand law & ethics of AI). I recommend everyone to go through our MeiTY reforms report at https://lnkd.in/g3_S9CZn. I have also attached one of the recommendations we had made in this report with Bhavana J, Pratejas, Harinandana V, Jakka Kuswanth Yasaswi, Purnima S and Bhavya Singh. We are again at square 1 I guess. I hope this report helps all. We are also holding roundtables under the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law again from July. Feel free to engage virtually in our discussions: https://lnkd.in/gUKhvSaG cc Bogdan Grigorescu Akash Manwani Samridhi Jain Mridutpal Bhattacharyya Dr. Jeffrey Funk Sagar Vishnoi

The Bharat Pacific AI Week is an unprecedented event dedicated to exploring the future of artificial intelligence within the Indo-Pacific region. This event will take place on July 20-21, 2024, under the auspices of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL.in). [Register at https://isail.in/meetings] Why Attend? The Bharat Pacific AI Week aims to provide a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to: Engage in meaningful dialogues about AI policies, ethics, and technologies. Share insights and innovations shaping the future of AI. Collaborate on solutions tailored to the unique needs and challenges of the Indo-Pacific region. Key Sessions 1️⃣ GenAI and Education Use Cases in India Hosted by Kailash Chauhan, Chairperson, R&D Committee, ISAIL Co-chaired by Samridhi Jain & Bogdan Grigorescu Date: July 20, 2024, 4:30 PM IST Register at https://isail.in/meetings 2️⃣ Cybersecurity Risks due to the Proliferation of Generative AI Hosted by Nupur Shah. Co-chaired by Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri To be joined by Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD, Santhi K. Date: July 21, 2024, 4:30 PM IST Register at https://isail.in/meetings