AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM)

AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM): Recently the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, in partnership with MeitY and Ikigai Law, held a two-day consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India.

• About: The event was held at IIIT Bangalore and the Nasscom AI office.
• Purpose: To shape India’s AI policy aligned with global ethical guidelines (transparency, inclusiveness, fairness).

o Part of AI RAM initiative to drive responsible AI adoption.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Diverse voices from government, industry, academia, and civil society.

o Focus on ethical AI aligned with UNESCO’s recommendations.

• Startups Focus: Spotlight on AI for startups amid INDIAai Mission (₹10,000 crore funding).
• Key Insights: UNESCO, the RAM provides a snapshot of AI landscape—key stakeholders, infrastructure, and legislation.

o MeitY: Highlighted Safe and Trusted AI as core to India’s AI growth and global leadership.

• Project Highlight: AI - Open-source algorithmic auditing framework by Civic Data Labs.
• Breakout Sessions: Focus on AI governance, infrastructure, and sectoral adoption.