🇮🇳Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill (2025)

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Quote: "A Private Member Bill seeking to establish a statutory ethics and accountability framework governing the use of AI in decision-making, surveillance, and algorithmic systems across India. It sets out the scope, definitions, and commencement of a dedicated legal regime focused on fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI deployment. At the core of the Bill is the proposed constitution of an Ethics Committee for AI, mandated to develop ethical guidelines, monitor compliance, review instances of misuse or bias, and promote awareness among stakeholders. The Bill places explicit restrictions on the use of AI in surveillance and critical decision-making domains such as law enforcement, finance, and employment, requiring lawful purpose, prior oversight, and non-discrimination. Developers are assigned clear responsibilities relating to transparency, disclosure of data and methodologies, prevention of algorithmic bias, and maintenance of compliance records, alongside a structured grievance redressal mechanism for affected individuals or groups. The Bill further provides for significant penalties for non-compliance, including substantial monetary fines, suspension or revocation of licenses, and potential criminal liability for repeat violations. It outlines financial support to the Ethics Committee from the Consolidated Fund of India, annual reporting obligations to Parliament, and delegated rule-making powers to the Central Government."

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