The Bharat Pacific Principles
Principles of Artificial Intelligence Standardisation
September 11, 2024 | Version 1.0
Imperative Classification as per AiStandard.io Alliance Charter, Schedule 1, Part B
Miscellaneous [Legal: Universal legal principles]
Stakeholder-attribution as per AiStandard.io Alliance Charter, Schedule 1, Part C
For Internal Workings of ISAIL.IN only, as a part of the AiStandard.io Alliance
full text of Principles
Official Title: The Bharat Pacific Principles of AI Standardisation
AI Standards are established based on their technical, commercial, legal, and ethical imperatives, applicable at post-regulatory, regulatory, and pre-regulatory stages of governance. Therefore, a standard remains flexible and adaptable, retaining its nuanced purpose throughout its application.
AI Standards must be adaptable to different contexts, including varied economic, cultural, and regulatory environments.
AI Standards may be developed to promote interoperability between different AI systems and encourage collaboration across industries and regions.
AI Standards may be designed to be relevant across all industries, or they may have specific considerations for unique sector requirements.
AI standards should be developed to prevent or minimise the creation of market hype cycles, reducing the risk of such cycles across economies.
AI standards should be forward-looking, ensuring the long-term sustainability and scalability of AI technologies.
The development of AI Standards must be guided by prioritising credible AI applications and rigorously evaluate claims to avoid hype and ensure practical relevance.
AI Standards must be developed with the spirit to involve diverse stakeholders, including researchers, startups, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society, in the standardization process to ensure transparency and accountability.
Recognising the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all individuals, AI standards must be developed and implemented in a manner that upholds the principles of justice, equality, and inclusivity.
Why the Principle's Name Matters
This naming reflects ISAIL's vision of grounding AI standardisation in India's cultural heritage while fostering international cooperation, creating universal legal principles that honour both local wisdom and global technological advancement.
Terms and Conditions of Use
These Terms and Conditions ("T&Cs") outline the non-binding commitment to a set of principles, in line with Schedules 1 & 6 of the AiStandard.io Alliance Charter. This initiative is facilitated by the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL) to promote AI standardization in India and the Indo-Pacific. The principles are named as:
Principles of Artificial Intelligence Standardisation
Who Can Commit?
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Anyone can pledge their commitment: this includes businesses, individuals, researchers, developers, government bodies, non-profits, and any other organisation that aligns with the set of principles and its Stakeholder Identification Matrix (found in Schedule 1, AiStandard.io Alliance Charter (Ai-AC)).
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What Your Commitment Means
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By pledging to the [Insert Principle Name], you agree to:
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Support its goals: Share knowledge, build capacity, or promote AI best practices in a specific sense.
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Cite the principle: When you use or refer to the principle in your work, you are required to cite it.
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Important Notes
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It's Not Binding: Your commitment is entirely voluntary. There are no legal or financial obligations involved.
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Restrictions on Use: You cannot reproduce, distribute, or change the content of the set of principles without getting written permission from ISAIL first.
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No Guarantees: The set of principles are provided "as is." ISAIL isn't responsible for any errors, omissions, or damages that might come from its use.
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Questions on what and how to initiate knowledge partnerships with ISAIL? Check Schedule 6 of the AiStandard.io Alliance Charter or ask us at executive@isail.co.in.