PM Modi urges a global compact on AI, emphasising oversight, safety-by-design, transparency, and bans on deepfakes and criminal misuse
With predictions that 90% of online content may soon be AI-generated, distinguishing fact from manipulation is becoming ever harder
The UN’s new platform aims to unify fragmented AI governance, while India’s recent guidelines stress safety, accountability, and transparency
Only a few nations shape global AI norms, leaving over 100 countries outside major initiatives and deepening technological inequalities
Overlapping frameworks risk poor coordination and a regulatory race to the bottom unless global standards and shared enforcement emerge
Shared safety norms, independent audits, open-source access, and affordable computing can empower developing nations and ensure fair AI growth