3 Things When govt officials use AI, Madvi Hidma's killing, and Kishor on Bihar result
Nov 19, 2025
Journalist Soumyarendra Barik discusses the implications of AI use by government officials, revealing risks in policy formulation and revealing India's draft rules on AI-generated content. Reporter Jayprakash S. Naidu delves into the significance of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma's death, detailing his impact on the CPI (Maoist) movement and how it may alter recruitment and operations. The conversation wraps up with Prashant Kishor accepting responsibility for his party's defeat in the Bihar election, challenging the government on accountability.
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Officials' AI Use Creates Inference Risks
- Government officials use AI for drafting briefs, speeches, and policy research, creating potential inference risks about intentions.
- This raises fears that platforms could map queries to identify key influencers and predict policy moves.
Don't Ban — Regulate Practical Use
- Outright bans on AI use by officials are impractical because tools are pervasive and promoted elsewhere.
- Instead, authorities should pursue targeted guidelines and safer local alternatives while acknowledging current dependence.
Draft Rules Tie Watermarks To Liability
- The IT ministry's draft would require creators to declare synthetic content and platforms to verify those claims.
- Failure to comply could remove platforms' safe-harbor immunity and expose them to legal liability.