Open-source large language models are being used in India for responsible AI by fine-tuning models on locally relevant datasets.
Projects in healthcare, agriculture, and education leverage LLMs supported by Meta, offering freedom in model customization.
Initiatives like oral reading fluency assessments in Gujarat use AI4Bharat's open-source models, combining student data for training.
Banerjee emphasized post-training on existing pre-trained models for vertical use cases, promoting public domain practices.
Open source does not inherently eliminate bias; fine-tuning datasets is crucial, with transparency enabling public scrutiny to identify errors.
Positive bias can be introduced to improve accuracy in AI models, balancing inherent limitations and specific domain requirements.
Security concerns in social sector organizations focus on PII protection, with ethical governance principles requiring domain-specific guidelines.
Banerjee advocates for an inter-governmental initiative for AI safety resembling aviation safety, addressing ethical standards in AI development.
India's emphasis on AI for social good is supported by government collaboration, with open-source AI contributing to solving challenges across various sectors.
The use of open-source LLMs reflects India's progress in responsible AI, fostering innovation to address critical societal issues effectively.