India Champions Human-Centric AI Governance at the UN
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At the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, India advocated for an ethical, transparent, and inclusive framework for artificial intelligence, emphasizing the protection of human rights and the mitigation of digital inequalities.
At the recently concluded First United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, India emerged as a leading voice for a 'human-centric' approach to the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI technologies increasingly permeate public administration, healthcare, and education, the Indian delegation underscored that technological progress must not come at the cost of fundamental human rights or exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities.
India’s stance at the UN reflects a growing global consensus that AI governance cannot be left solely to market forces or private tech giants. Instead, it requires a collaborative, multi-stakeholder framework that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity. For India, which is leveraging AI for large-scale public service delivery through initiatives like Digital India, the focus remains on ensuring that AI tools are inclusive, unbiased, and accessible to the most vulnerable sections of society. The delegation highlighted that 'responsible AI' is not merely a technical requirement but a moral imperative for democratic governance.
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