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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AI tools not for decision making: Kerala HC guidelines to district judiciary on AI usage
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills In a landmark move, the Kerala High Court has come out with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage policy which specifically prohibits usage of such tools for decision making or legal reasoning by the district judiciary The High Court has come out with the 'Policy Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in District Judiciary' for a responsible and restricted use of AI in judicial functions of the district judiciary of the state in view of the increasing availability of and access to such software to court sources, it is a first-of-its-kind has advised the district judiciary to "exercise extreme caution" as "indiscriminate use of AI tools might result in negative consequences, including violation of privacy rights, data security risks and erosion of trust in the judicial decision making"."The objectives are to ensure that AI tools are used only in a responsible manner, solely as an assistive tool, and strictly for specifically allowed purposes. The policy aims to ensure that under no circumstances AI tools are used as a substitute for decision making or legal reasoning," the policy document policy also aims to help members of the judiciary and staff to comply with their ethical and legal obligations, particularly in terms of ensuring human supervision, transparency, fairness, confidentiality and accountability at all stages of judicial decision making."Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, and rules pertaining to disciplinary proceedings shall prevail," the policy document issued on July 19 new guidelines are applicable to members of the district judiciary in the state, the staff assisting them and also any interns or law clerks working with them in Kerala."The policy covers all kinds of AI tools, including, but not limited to, generative AI tools, and databases that use AI to provide access to diverse resources, including case laws and statutes," the document AI examples include ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Deepseek , it also said that the new guidelines apply to all circumstances wherein AI tools are used to perform or assist in the performance of judicial work, irrespective of location and time of use and whether they are used on personal, court-owned or third party policy directs that usage of AI tools for official purposes adhere to the principles of transparency, fairness, accountability and protection of confidentiality, avoid use of cloud-based services -- except for the approved AI tools, meticulous verification of the results, including translations, generated by such software and all time human supervision of their usage."AI tools shall not be used to arrive at any findings, reliefs, order or judgement under any circumstances, as the responsibility for the content and integrity of the judicial order, judgement or any part thereof lies fully with the judges," it further directs that courts shall maintain a detailed audit of all instances wherein AI tools are used."The records in this regard shall include the tools used and the human verification process adopted," it in training programmes on the ethical, legal, technical and practical aspects of AI and reporting any errors or issues noticed in the output generated by any of the approved AI tools, are the other guidelines mentioned in the policy High Court has requested all District Judges and Chief Judicial Magistrates to communicate the policy document to all judicial officers and the staff members under their jurisdiction and take necessary steps to ensure its strict compliance.
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
DPE organised a workshop for adoption of Industry 4.0 in CPSEs
New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India organized a day-long workshop on Industry 4.0 here. This event was intended to bolster smart manufacturing and innovation. Guests from different domains, including policymakers, experts from Central Public Sector Expertise (CPSE), exchanged their insights on the key ongoing trends of Industry 4.0 technologies, including sectors like Energy, Power, Construction, Infrastructure, Telecom & Services. In his inaugural address yesterday, K. Moses Chalai ( Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises) stressed the importance of General Purpose Technologies or GPT in embracing the fourth industrial revolution as a national mission. Moses urges all CPSEs to integrate advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, 3D Printing, and 5G-enabled infrastructure. Expert presentations at the sessions started by A. Anand (Deployment Expert) by sharing his extensive experience in the domain of Digital Designing, Reverse Engineering, and 3D printing across different industries. This workshop has active participation from CMDs or the Director of leading CPSEs. Concluding the workshop, DPE showed its commitment towards supporting CPSEs in leveraging Industry 4.0. This event highlighted a significant move towards integrating technology across the CPSE ecosystem. UNI SAS BM
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Andrew Garfield to Star in Luca Guadagnino's "Artificial"
Yara Sameh Andrew Garfield has signed on to star in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming feature 'Artificial' at Amazon MGM. Garfield joins 'Anora' breakout and recent Oscar nominee Yura Borisov in the feature, which is described as a 'comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence.' Simon Rich ('An American Pickle') wrote the script and will produce alongside Heyday Films' David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford as well as Jennifer Fox. 'Artificial' reunites Garfield, Guadagnino and Amazon MGM Studios. Guadagnino recently directed 'After the Hunt,' starring Julia Roberts, Garfield and Ayo Edebiri, which the studio is releasing in theaters on October 10. Early reports claimed that, alongside Garfield and Borisov, Monica Barbaro was also circling a lead role in 'Artificial,' and asserted that the film centered around AI company OpenAI and the period in 2023 where its CEO Sam Altman was fired and rehired in just a few days. 'Artificial' comes at a busy period for Garfield. Alongside 'After the Hunt,' the "Spider-Man" actor also starring in Enid Blyton adaptation and family franchise hopeful 'The Magic Faraway Tree' alongside Claire Foy, Jessica Gunning and Nicola Coughlan for Studiocanal, and was recently cast in Paul Greengrass' Focus Features thriller 'The Rage' about the Peasants' Revolt in 14th century England. Among Garfield's other credits are 'We Live in Time,' 'Tick, Tick … Boom!' and 'Hacksaw Ridge.' The latter two landed him Oscar nominations for best actor, and for 'Tick, Tick … Boom!' he won a Golden Globe Award. On TV, he earned an Emmy nomination for 'Under the Banner of Heaven.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly transforming the way businesses operate, heightening both innovation and complexity across sectors. As AI Appreciation Day brings global attention to these advances, industry leaders across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and beyond are urging organisations to not only recognise AI's achievements but also navigate its associated challenges with care, strategy, and inclusivity. AI - not just a tool but a vital resource Daniel Hein, Field CTO at Informatica Asia Pacific and Japan, highlights the rapid adoption of Generative AI in APAC, noting the region's ambition to stay ahead on the global stage. "AI goes beyond just a tool – it's a vital resource. It supports smarter adaptation measures, accelerates resilience planning, and fosters inclusive innovation that transcends industries and national boundaries," says Hein. He outlines the influence of Agentic AI in optimising decision-making for sectors such as energy and finance, while Generative AI is democratising problem-solving, empowering even non-technical users. However, Hein stresses that organisations must strengthen data foundations and prioritise continuous upskilling, especially in AI literacy. "Investing in strong data infrastructure and continuous upskilling is critical to fully harness AI's capabilities and future-proof organisations," he advises. AI extends beyond productivity gains AI's influence extends well beyond productivity gains. In cybersecurity, Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable, describes how AI is integral to modern defence strategies. Montel points to the technology's ability to analyse vast datasets, automate threat detection, and maintain secure systems. He emphasises that AI should be viewed as an augmenting tool, not a replacement for human talent. "This means designing systems where AI handles repetitive tasks, freeing humans to focus on complex problem-solving, innovation, and ethical oversight," Montel explains. Yet, as AI grows in sophistication, so do the threats. The proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes and automated malware has heightened the need for robust cyber defence strategies, including exposure management and comprehensive employee training. Montel urges organisations to embrace ethical AI development and continued vigilance to unlock the technology's full potential while protecting digital infrastructure. The benefit and risk of AI development The software development sector has also felt AI's rapid impact. Nick Durkin, Field CTO at Harness, acknowledges the increased speed of code generation delivered by AI, but warns of a wider 'blast radius' of errors if flawed AI-generated code enters production. "Generating code is easy, but getting it safely into production is the hard part," Durkin notes. He advocates for embedding AI throughout the software delivery lifecycle, not just in code writing, to support higher-quality and safer software deployments. Meanwhile, Michael Bachman, Head of Architecture and AI Strategy at Boomi Innovation Group, points to the emergence of the "Agent Economy," in which autonomous AI agents operate across platforms. With the increasing complexity and the risk of "agent sprawl," Bachman stresses the necessity for a centralised framework to govern AI agents and manage their interactions safely and effectively. AI adoption grows, but anxiety remains The legal field is no exception to AI's reach. Jennifer Poon, Legal Solutions Director at NetDocuments, observes that lawyers themselves are now leading technology adoption, recognising AI's potential to boost productivity by automating routine work. She recommends integrating AI directly into the workflows and systems lawyers already use, ensuring the technology enhances precision and security without disrupting established protocols. Model Context Protocol (MCP), described by Mehdi Goodarzi, Global Head – GenAI Consulting at Hexaware Technologies, offers a promising way to scale AI responsibly across enterprises. MCP enables large language models and agents to share context and interact "intelligently" across platforms, but Goodarzi highlights the need for ongoing development of governance and privacy standards as the technology matures. Despite the enthusiasm among business leaders, research from WalkMe has uncovered significant employee anxiety about AI adoption. Vivek Behl, VP Strategy, warns that many workers, especially from younger generations, feel overwhelmed and left behind by the swift arrival of new tools. Survey data from WalkMe and Opinium indicates that 71% of UK office workers feel new AI tools are being introduced faster than they can learn to use them, while nearly half report feeling more worried than excited about AI at work. Behl calls on organisations to focus on employee experience and support, warning that "digital adoption isn't just a nice-to-have – it's now essential to realising AI's full value." Ensuring that employees are comfortable and proficient with new tools is crucial to embedding AI successfully and mitigating risks associated with rapid technological change. Success isn't measured by innovation alone, but responsible integration As AI matures, its appreciation day serves as a timely reminder: success is not measured by technological innovation alone, but by an organisation's ability to integrate AI responsibly, support its workforce, and safeguard against new risks. The coming years will likely see even more transformative opportunities - and challenges - as businesses seek to balance AI's promise with prudent governance and a focus on human-centred values.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Adopt AI in governance, including statistics and policy-making: Tripura Minister Bikas Debbarma
Tripura Minister for Statistics Bikas Debbarma on Wednesday emphasised the need to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors of governance, including statistics and policy-making. While addressing the valedictory programme of a three-day workshop 'Generative AI for Impact: Smart Tools for Smarter Governance', Debbarma also urged the departments concerned to champion the transformation digitally with continuous learning. The minister felicitated the trainees and trainers at the workshop organised by the state government's Directorate of Economics and Statistics at Information Technology Bhawan in Agartala. The workshop highlighted summarisation, hands-on training on AI-driven drafting, forecasting with Python, and data interpretation. Over 60 officials of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), including NK Santoshi, Director General, Central Statistics, MoSPI; Abhishek Chandra, Special Secretary, Planning (Statistics), Tripura; and Anil Digambar Patil, Deputy Director General, NSO, attended the workshop. Santoshi praised the directorate for laying thrust on capacity building during the global AI revolution. Chandra stated that the AI is not just an add-on skill but a core governance tool and mentioned that Tripura aims to attract officials of other states for AI training in the future. Earlier in the day, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, at a separate function, had urged people to adopt AI in the new era of technology. He was speaking at an event held to distribute appointment letters to 184 newly recruited junior engineers under the Public Works Department (PWD).
