‘Bridging the AI Awareness Gap’- IGPP Expert Talks

CDF co-founder, Nidhi Sudhan spoke with Heena Goswami of the Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics as part of the IGPP Expert Talks on the gaps in understanding GenAI and its consequent applications and regulation. The YouTube Live underscored the significance of public education in fostering responsible AI usage and the broader societal implications of technology awareness. It highlighted both the empowering and manipulative potential of generative AI, emphasising the risks of misinformation and the need for critical content assessment. The conversation also touched on the importance of regulating social media platforms to mitigate their role in deepening societal divides through personalised content and echo chambers. Additionally, it called for ethical leadership in AI adoption and stressed the importance of introducing AI literacy in schools and workplaces, advocating for a participatory approach to AI governance to ensure inclusivity and fairness.