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3 July 2026

Editorial: AI regulation challenges

The topic discusses a report by a UN-affiliated scientific panel on AI governance, which is a highly relevant global policy issue that directly impacts India's digital sovereignty and technological development strategy.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI identifies a significant Global South-Global North divide in AI development and benefits.
  • Emerging nations face a dilemma: invest heavily in capital-intensive AI infrastructure or rely on a small group of dominant global AI firms.
  • Key drivers for influence in AI include access to abundant electricity, high-capital firms, and the ability to attract scarce, highly-paid talent.
  • AI development is occurring at a faster pace than the evolution of social media, raising concerns about the ability of governments to regulate effectively.
  • Reported harms of AI include the creation of parasocial relationships, negative impacts on news media sustainability, the proliferation of deepfakes, and risks to global financial systems.
  • The U.S. has demonstrated the power to restrict access to advanced AI models (e.g., Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable), highlighting the vulnerability of nations reliant on foreign technology.
  • The report suggests that individual countries, including major powers like the U.S. and China, may struggle to control the trajectory of AI development.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence presents a challenge to global equity. Discuss the implications of the 'Global South-Global North' divide in AI development and the necessity for a coordinated international regulatory framework. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Examine the risks posed by the rapid, unregulated growth of Artificial Intelligence to democratic discourse and economic stability. How can India balance the pursuit of AI as a geostrategic asset with the need to mitigate potential systemic harms? 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors is identified as a primary driver for a country to become a significant voice in the global AI landscape?

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