Lt Gen Vipul Singhal: India Must Institutionalise Human Control for AI Systems

• Lt Gen Vipul Singhal advocates for responsible adoption of AI-enabled systems with institutionalised human control and clearly defined functions.
• He stressed that AI can inform decisions, but only humans can exercise judgment and bear responsibility.
• AI-enabled systems must be treated and tested like weapon systems, undergoing rigorous certification and evaluation.
• Emphasised the need for clarity on data trust for commanders using AI-enabled decision support systems.
• India's unique position as a military power, growing AI ecosystem, and civilisational ethos enables it to lead in responsible AI use in conflict.