IndiaAI Mission Open to Changes, Says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

• MeitY Secretary S Krishnan stated the government is open to mid-course corrections in the IndiaAI Mission.
• The announcement was made at the India AI Impact Summit, following recommendations from a UNESCO report.
• Challenges in India's AI ecosystem include limited skill development beyond urban areas and lack of equitable access to compute infrastructure.
• The report highlighted issues like poor quality datasets and absence of robust data-sharing frameworks.
• Recommendations include national AI risk mapping, promoting ethical AI, and strengthening Centre-State coordination.