DNPA event features IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar discussing AI, deepfakes, and India’s digital progress.
During the DNPA Conclave & Awards 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, discussed India’s digital progress over the past decade. He emphasized India’s role as a trailblazer in combatting deepfakes and fake news, which gained international recognition. Chandrasekhar also underscored the importance of governance in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Rajeev Chandrasekhar at DNPA Concalve 2024
Deepfakes have become a growing concern as people fall victim to photos and videos that are edited or manipulated to make someone say or do something they didn’t do in real life. Last month, Taylor Swift’s deepfake photos went viral on X, raising concerns. Speaking about India’s ability to meet these technological challenges, Chandrasekhar said, “India dealt with fake news and deep fakes before they gained global attention.”
So should citizens fear this technology? In other words, the IT minister suggested that “AI will change the way we live.”
The minister also spoke about the ongoing legal battle between the New York Times and OpenAI over copyright issues. Chandrasekhar said the outcome of this legal battle “will define the use of AI in content creation.”
Chandrasekhar was also asked about India’s digital transformation in the last 10 years at the conclave. “India’s technology and innovation system is a rocket in orbit and is now an unstoppable force in the world,” the minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi intends to protect, nurture and continue to catalyze as the country becomes a future technology partner.
What is DNPA Conclave?
It is the conclave organization of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA). It is a leading industry organization representing India’s top 18 news publishers across the print and electronic media sectors. It includes Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Indian Express, Malayalam Manorama, Eenadu Television, India Today, Amar Ujala, Zee Media, ABP Network, Lokmat, Times of India, NDTV, Express Network, Mathrubhumi, The Hindu, India TV and network 18.
