AI, emerging tech have increased efficiency of democracy, says Om Birla; cautions against misuse
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth
Background
Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, spoke at the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth. He advocated for ethical AI and transparent social media frameworks to protect democratic values from digital threats.
Facts for Prelims
- PostOm Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- Fact28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence in legislative processes can enhance democratic transparency while posing risks to information integrity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Information integrity: Risks of algorithmic bias and deepfakes undermining public trust in official legislative data
- Regulatory framework: Balancing the need for rapid technological adoption with the necessity of ethical AI guidelines
- Cybersecurity: Vulnerabilities in digital parliamentary infrastructure to state and non-state actor interference
Keywords: Democratic transparency · Ethical AI · Information integrity · Digital governance · Cybersecurity
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