A training session on artificial intelligence (AI) for MLAS was held on Sunday ahead of the monsoon session of the legislative assembly in Uttar Pradesh, which begins on Monday. IIT-Kanpur experts conducted a session chaired by assembly speaker Satish Mahana. Over 200 lawmakers participated in the session.
“This is the first phase of introducing AI for lawmakers. We have also launched AI-enabled cameras that are useful in many ways. With the help of AI-enabled cameras, for example, we can see what all members have said within five years,” Mahana said.
“This is not just a surveillance step, but many other aspects of the information are related to it,” he added. The session was split into two parts, first of all, introducing AI into MLAs, but in part 2 we discussed the real-life application of AI.
However, the MLA also raised questions. “AI can determine your goals. Therefore, AI cannot analyze the data it takes and the purpose it was created. Can AI distinguish between genuine data from what was manufactured? And what about data safety?”
“More than introducing AI, lawmakers need to teach them how to connect the dots between work needs and AI,” said Aradana Mishra, party leader of the Congressional assembly. “Introducing AI is a welcome step, but debate will make it better for Congress,” said leader Mata Prasad Pandi of the opposition.
Kaimganj Mla Surabhi Singh said, “Can AI respond to voter sentiment? This is important because MLAs must connect directly with voters.” “What happens if the data available from sources such as the Internet is incorrect? You need to focus on the correct data first,” asked another member of the house. IIT-K experts answered the questions.
Special session discussing UP's “Vision 2047”: Mahana
The 24-hour special session, which will be held from August 13th to 14th, will discuss UP's “Vision 2047,” Uttar Pradesh Assemblyman Satishmahana said on Sunday. The session will start at 11am on August 13th. This is the second session since 2019. Special sessions have major discussions that are generally held, with tables within the assembly being held.
“In three and a half years, the sessions were smooth and we witnessed an increase in member participation between discussions. The fact is that the session had to be postponed over the past three and a half years. This successful act also had a positive role for the opposition.”
Asked about the demand from opposition regarding an increase in the number of sessions for discussion, he said, “Days are not for discussion. Past monsoon sessions were held in the same way.”
