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14 August 2026

SC petition on AI in public welfare

The Supreme Court's intervention regarding the regulation of AI in public welfare schemes directly addresses critical governance, constitutional, and ethical issues concerning transparency, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights in the digital age.

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  • The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to respond to a petition regarding the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public welfare schemes.
  • The petition highlights the absence of a comprehensive statutory framework governing the use of 'high-risk' AI technologies by the state.
  • Areas of concern include the use of AI in distributing food, health benefits, wages, pensions, scholarships, and welfare subsidies.
  • Specific technologies mentioned in the plea include machine learning, risk-scoring mechanisms, biometric surveillance, predictive policing, and AI-assisted content moderation.
  • The petitioner argues that these technologies impact fundamental rights, including privacy, dignity, livelihood, and freedom of speech, necessitating a specific legal framework.

Questions

  1. The integration of Artificial Intelligence in public service delivery offers efficiency but raises concerns regarding fundamental rights. Discuss the need for a comprehensive statutory framework to regulate high-risk AI in governance. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following concerns has been raised in the Supreme Court regarding the government's use of Artificial Intelligence in public welfare?

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