"Data is the raw material of Artificial Intelligence." In this context, discuss the need for transparent and accountable data governance frameworks in India. What steps has the government taken in this regard?

"Data is the new oil, but should not be used as fuel" - Anonymous. Artificial intelligence is doing data as fuel to develop its models, make them more efficient and diverse in application. Data losses: Ethical use of data, Threats of AI, Data manipulation, Data targeting, Behaviour influence Data sovereignty: threat to national integrity and sovereignty. Need for transparent data governance: (1) Right to Privacy (Article 21): Indole K.S Puttesswamy case (2017): state's responsibility to safeguard data of people.

ex-ante or preventive regulations. (4) Data centres in the India territory. (5) International collaboration: AI summit in France ISOS and Global Partnership for Responsible AI. (6) To address digital divide: BharatNET, CSC 2.0 scheme. Further actions to be taken: (1) Rajiv Gauba Committee: held social media intermediaries accountable. (2) B.N. Srivastava Committee: data localisation. (3) Law like UK Online Safety Bill: self-verification and compliance by companies. (4) Rules of DFDP, 2023 should be made operational for AS in the future and India should execute Office itself.