About GPAI

• GPAI is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative to guide the responsible development and use of AI, based on human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
• GPAI will be supported by a Secretariat, to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, as well as by two Centers of Expertise- one each in Montreal (Canada) and Paris (France).
• The OECD will also be a Permanent Observer to the GPAI’s governing bodies.

Functions:

• GPAI will bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.
• It will bring together leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia to conduct research and pilot projects on AI.
• It will initially comprise four working groups focused on responsible AI, data governance, the future of work, and innovation and commercialisation.

Founding Members: 

Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Why in News?

• India has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence as a founding member to support the responsible and human-centric development and use of Artificial Intelligence.

How will it help India?

• By joining GPAI as a founding member, India will actively participate in the global development of Artificial Intelligence, leveraging its experience around the use of digital technologies for inclusive growth.

Reference:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1631676

https://in.ambafrance.org/Global-Partnership-on-Artificial-Intelligence