Yoshita Shin
UN, artificial intelligence can create enormous prosperity and opportunities if properly utilized, India said, citing the need to prevent AI systems from being misused and the advancement of digital superintelligence must coexist with humanity. I emphasized that I must
Lectured at the special event “Artificial Intelligence for Social Justice” India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboji, emphasized that AI, if used properly, can create enormous prosperity and opportunities, greatly boosting the productivity and efficiency of the economy.
The event was hosted by the United Nations Permanent Mission to India in partnership with the NGO Human Horizon Foundation at United Nations Headquarters to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar here on Friday.
Kamboi quoted Ambedkar as saying, “We are Indians first and last.”
She stressed that the father of the Indian constitution, regardless of caste, religion or social status, should be treated equally and enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
“And the Indian government’s motto, ‘Sabkha Sat, Sabkha Vikas,’ emphasizes that society should have equal opportunities for success for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.”
With a mid-term review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) coming up in September 2023, she said, the international community needs to accelerate the SDGs to ensure social and economic development for all. added.
“So how can AI empower social justice? How can AI overcome barriers and create opportunities for all,” she said. I was.
“As with all technology, if we take the necessary steps, take appropriate safeguards, AI systems are not abused or guided by prejudices that lead to discrimination. As mentioned earlier, the advancement of digital superintelligence must live symbiotically with humanity,” added Kamboji.
Amandeep Singh Gil, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Technology, has described Ambedkar as a “powerful symbol” and a “torchbearer” of the fight for equity and justice of the oppressed not only in India but throughout the subcontinent. ” was expressed.
He argued that much has been achieved since the time of Babasaheb through wise policies, affirmative action and community mobilization in the fight against injustice, bigotry, hatred and discrimination, but change must take place not only in India but everywhere. He pointed out that there are still many things that need to be done.
“There is prejudice, injustice, discrimination and exploitation in the analog world. What we do and build in the digital world is inseparable from the digital world. “When we use data that reflects the world, we’re just perpetuating the prejudices and hatreds if they still exist,” Gill said.
He argues that if digital systems are well-designed, focused on responsible AI, and based on non-discriminatory and unbiased data, “maybe they can be used as tools to build social justice.” Added.
Gill further emphasized that there are many possibilities for AI, which the United Nations system also leverages.
He works with chili farmers in eastern India, using the latest AI tools to help farmers and extension workers improve agricultural productivity, and a team using AI to support the health system in northern India. gave an example.
“These great applications don’t happen on their own. The struggle of Babasaheb is an example. We need to create norms. We need to create positive behaviors…it doesn’t happen automatically.” No. It will require investment in all these areas.
Only then can we truly realize the potential of AI,” he said. Kamboj also emphasized that India’s efforts to use AI for social empowerment “gave us the idea of using AI in the fields of agriculture, healthcare and education.” .
The Indian government has created an AI algorithm to predict agricultural yields, helping farmers make more informed decisions about their crops and reducing potential losses. She added that this has helped improve the financial situation of farmers and promote social justice in the agricultural industry. .
On the healthcare frontier, AI is being employed to help diagnose and treat diseases in underserved areas of India. She cites the example of her eSanjeevani scheme, launched in 2019, which aims to provide healthcare services to people in rural and remote areas of India with limited access to healthcare.
she, The Indian government has launched a number of programs to use AI to educate the marginalized.
The government has developed the ‘Diksha’ portal as a project to provide digital education to public school students across the country. Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Burhan Gafoor said Ambedkar was a “visionary” and his philosophy Sustainable Development Goals “Because we are here The United Nations believes in the idea that no one should be left behind,” which is fundamentally the principle of social justice, inclusion and equity.
Mr. Ghafoor paid tribute to India’s leadership and achievements in the field of technology and AI.
Noting that India has the highest number of people with AI skills, Ghafoor said there are several countries in the world that can learn from India.
“Certainly, we Singapore are working very closely with India, not only to learn from India’s experience, but also to share our own experiences on a small scale,” he said.
He stressed that the starting point for AI should be people’s well-being. “It has to be human-centered. Of course, that is implied by the concept of social justice.”
He added that AI as a means does not lead to people’s well-being by chance or chance.
“It has to be intentional. It has to be intentional. That’s where the government has a role to play,” he said.
