Description

This document is an outcome report from a virtual committee session hosted by the Research Ethics Committee of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL) on April 24, 2024. The session brought together generalist experts in international relations to discuss the strategic implications of the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the domains of geoeconomics and geopolitics.

The report outlines the key discussion points, which focused on the geopolitical risks and opportunities related to AI advancement, the potential impact of AI-driven economic growth on global trade patterns and economic alliances, the effects of AI on the labor market and migration patterns, and how the integration of AI and critical infrastructure within the Indo-Pacific region may alter strategic dependencies and vulnerabilities at a global scale.

The document summarizes the insights provided by the participating experts, including Mohammad Soliman, Anushka Saxena, Bharat Reddy, and Satya Sahu. The experts discussed the vast scope and potential implications of AI, the need for regulation and policy frameworks, the growing divergence between AI “haves” and “have-nots,” entry barriers in the AI supply chain, and the importance of democratizing access to data and AI models.

The report also highlights special considerations raised by the experts, such as the potential for non-English language AI models, challenges in applying AI models to local contexts, and the uncertain evolution of multi-model integrated AI and its implications for global patterns, economic alliances, and trade.

The document concludes by emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the AI landscape, the complex challenges it presents, and the need for comprehensive policy and governance frameworks to harness AI’s potential while mitigating risks.