Open-source is crucial for development of responsible AI

• Industry to create a collaborative group aimed at developing safe super intelligence with a diverse cadre of professionals, including academicians, developers, startups, enterprises, and venture capitalists.

Key stakeholders in the tech community emphasise that the successful adoption of artificial general intelligence (AGI) hinges on its acceptance as explainable, stable, and reliable.

The sentiment was echoed during a recent conference where industry leaders discussed the profound implications of AI for economic prosperity.

India, showcasing its commitment to responsible AI development, became a founding member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) in June 2020.

The multi-stakeholder initiative underscores the global recognition of AI as a strategic differentiator among nations.

Cultivating collaboration

Building on this momentum, a groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape the AGI landscape: the introduction of a collaborative group aimed at developing safe super intelligence (SSI).

The SSI group represents a diverse cadre of professionals, including academicians, developers, startups, enterprises, and venture capitalists (VCs), all united in a shared goal.

The initiative fosters a vibrant environment for ideation, exploration, and problem-solving, creating a fertile ground for innovative approaches to safe AGI.

Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, CEO and Founder of Arya.ai, delineated the group’s vision of establishing a robust open-source research community, dedicated to addressing critical challenges in AGI and laying the groundwork for achieving SSI.

Structured to allocate two-thirds of its resources to research and one-third to applied machine learning, the SSI group will have a global presence in the United States, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Its mission extends beyond mere technological advancement; it seeks to cultivate collaboration among enterprises, academic institutions, VCs, and the developer community, thereby establishing a sustainable SSI ecosystem.

The initiative is spearheaded by Sankarapu, whose extensive background in AI innovation has positioned him as a leader in the field.

His recognition as a key figure in the ‘Task Force on Artificial Intelligence for Economic Transformation’ established by India’s then Commerce and Industry Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, further attests to his expertise and commitment to advancing AI responsibly.

In collaboration with Nayyan Mujadiya and Nikhil Agarwal, both influential figures in the AI sector, the SSI initiative aspires to foster an environment conducive to innovation and stability.