IIT Madras establishes Centre for Responsible AI

IIT Madras has established a Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) in May 2023. The Centre for Responsible AI is an interdisciplinary research centre that aims to ensure the ethical and responsible development and deployment of AI-based solutions in the real world. It is geared towards becoming a premier research centre at the National and International level for both fundamental and applied research in Responsible AI.

The Centre for Responsible AI is an interdisciplinary research centre that envisions becoming a premier research centre for both fundamental and applied research in Responsible AI with immediate impact in deploying AI systems in the Indian ecosystem.

The Centre for Responsible AI is working on a range of projects, including:

· Developing new methods and tools to make AI systems more transparent, accountable, and explainable.

· Identifying and mitigating the potential risks and biases of AI systems.

· Promoting the development of AI systems that are aligned with human values and ethical principles.

· Working with policymakers and industry partners to develop and implement responsible AI standards and frameworks.

The Centre for Responsible AI has received funding from a number of sources, including the Government of India, industry partners, and philanthropic foundations. It is also supported by a consortium of leading companies, including Google, Microsoft, IBM and Ericsson.

With the advent of 5G and 6G networks, many critical applications are likely to be deployed on devices such as mobile phones. This requires new research to ensure that AI models and their predictions are explainable and to provide performance guarantees appropriate to the applications they are deployed in.

Research on AI will produce the tools for operating tomorrow’s businesses. As the 6G and future networks aim to seamlessly blend the physical and digital worlds, enabling immersive AR/VR experiences. While AI-controlled sensors connect humans and machines, responsible AI practices are essential to ensure trust, fairness, and privacy compliance.