India, March 12 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recommended setting up a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) governance board to review and authorise AI applications.

The recommendation was part of the "Competency Framework for AI for Public Sector Officials": launched by the IndiaAI Mission during the launch of AIKosha on March 6.

The framework also called for empowering the proposed board with powers to ensure all AI initiatives align with local and international "legal instruments" and ensure such projects address societal issues and ethical considerations.

"Establish a dedicated AI governance board with the objective of reviewing and authorising AI applications. It could also play a crucial ...