On Thursday, Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) expressed its commitment to collaborating with the Indian Government and industry stakeholders in advancing responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI). This declaration follows a meeting between Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and representatives from major social media platforms, during which the government announced plans to formulate new regulations aimed at detecting and curbing the dissemination of deepfakes.
A spokesperson for Google stated, “We appreciate the opportunity to engage with the government, alongside industry stakeholders, to discuss the imperative of establishing safeguards around synthetic content. We are eager to share insights into how we are developing tools and implementing safeguards to mitigate associated risks. Our commitment extends to ongoing collaboration, where we will contribute our expertise and knowledge to collectively foster responsible AI development.”
Google emphasized its dedication to developing AI in a manner that maximizes positive societal impacts while addressing challenges, guided by its established AI principles. The company is actively working on tools and safeguards to counter the misuse of technology, simultaneously empowering users to better assess online information.
In its ongoing efforts, Google is investing in technologies such as watermarking and synthetic audio detection, aiming to provide users with effective means to identify and engage with online content safely.
