Chennai, Feb. 24 -- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Professor B. Ravindran has been appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, established by the United Nations to provide rigorous, independent scientific assessment of AI's impact on society.

According to the release, established through UN General Assembly Resolution on August 26, 2025, the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI serves as the first global scientific body on Artificial Intelligence, bringing together leading experts from diverse regions and disciplines to assess how AI is transforming lives and societies worldwide.

The Panel's creation follows the Global Digital Compact, adopted at the 2024 Summit...