While addressing an event in Noida, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Indian government will regulate Artificial Intelligence to use it for constructive purposes. The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology made the remarks while attending the launch of the sixth edition of Infinity 2023. It is the annual technology conference conducted by Amity University in Sector 125 in response to a question about how the government plans to promise a safe use of AI in India. 

Chandrasekhar mentioned, “AI, like any other technology, will be disruptive, but criminals can also abuse it. As a result, we created the Digital India Act, a framework for all emerging technologies, including AI and established the principle that technology can be used for any purpose but must not cause harm”. He further said there are an estimated 830,000,000 internet users in India. “By 2025-2026, at least 1.24 billion Indians will be online. So, it is our responsibility to ensure that all of them are safe from the misuse of AI on social media, he added.  

He mentioned that the data would be protected from misuse since the DPDP Act of 2023 was introduced. “Our priority is to keep the internet safe from cybercrime, misinformation and CSAM (child sexual abuse material). We will block any website or platform in India that displays child pornography,” Chandrasekhar said.  

While talking to the students, the minister said that the youth should acquire new skills apart from obtaining a degree for more excellent opportunities. He added, “The country has a lot of opportunities, but to take advantage of them, you need more than just a degree. I encourage you to learn new programming, coding, or digital design skills to help you be more competitive in the workforce.”