New Delhi, September 10 (Daily Kiran) : Cyber expert Pavan Duggal has issued a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for national sovereignty. Speaking in New Delhi, he emphasized that the next two to three years will be crucial as AI approaches the capability to surpass human intelligence. Without stringent laws and safety measures in place, this technology could pose significant threats to national security and individual rights.
Duggal highlighted that AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace. He referenced statements from Sam Altman, who noted that we have already reached a level of singularity where AI has outstripped some aspects of human intelligence. He believes that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could emerge by the end of this year or early next year, with superintelligence possibly following within the next few years. This presents a formidable challenge for nations.
Once AGI is developed, the ability to create related models may become irrelevant. The stakes involve a country’s sovereignty, security, and integrity. Superintelligence, according to Duggal, would surpass the collective intelligence of humanity. He echoed concerns voiced by Elon Musk, stating that AI indeed poses risks to humanity. Therefore, the regulation of AI, AGI, and superintelligence must be prioritized by the Indian government.
Duggal asserted that India is not just any country; it is the world’s largest democracy and most populous nation. Actions taken now will set a benchmark for the global south. He urged India to establish distinct and dedicated legal frameworks for AI, emphasizing that people are more likely to act when backed by legal authority. Recommendations or voluntary guidelines often fail to translate into practical measures.
Currently, no country has enacted laws specifically addressing agentic AI. While Singapore released guidelines on agentic AI in January, these remain voluntary. The benchmarks India sets for regulating AI could become standards for the global south. Duggal pointed out that while the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was established in 1948, it is now essential to recognize that humans also have rights against AI, ensuring greater accountability in its deployment.
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