Posted by New Delhi: India will have its own GPS satellite system and a new set of standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) under a new project called the “time dissemination project,” according to a top government official.
India to get its own GPS satellite system
“The Indian government will launch a new project called the time dissemination project that will have own GPS satellite system,” Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary – Department Of Consumer Affairs, Government Of India.
Addressing the Public Affairs Forum of India’s (PAFI) Dialogue on the theme, ‘Balancing Consumer Interest with Ease of Doing Business,’ Singh said,”The project will help solve cybercrime issues.”
New Standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
He also announced that the government will soon come out with a new set of standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The government is working with the US government to understand more aspects of AI. “Cabinet has approved a bill for decriminalisation which will be introduced soon, added Singh.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a consumer helpline number. The service is receiving more complaints from E-commerce consumers which have gone up to 48% from 8% during the last year.
“Anonymity between consumer and the service is the cause for this increased participation. The relationship between the consumer and the service has gone because of the E-commerce services which makes the consumer weaker,” said Singh, adding that this is where consumer affairs play a role in protecting the consumer.
Virat Bhatia, President PAFI, welcomed the Secretary, Department Of Consumer Affairs, Government Of India, and moderated the session. T.S Vishwanath, Director General, former President, and Founding Member of PAFI, shared the closing remarks.