Canada based Punjabi Abhinandan Gill warns against misuse of artificial intelligence in politics | Chandigarh News
Publish Date: 2026-07-12 04:26:00
Source Domain: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Canadians of Punjab origin view the usage of AI for political purposes in Punjab as unethical and potentially harmful.
- Abhinandan Singh Gill, an AI specialist based in Calgary, is working on creating standards to make political parties accountable for unethical AI content.
- Gill is collaborating with national and international standards organizations to establish ethical guidelines for AI use before the upcoming Punjab elections.
- There is concern over the potential emotional and societal impacts of AI-generated content being used to defame individuals or manipulate public opinion.
- Gill emphasizes that AI can have profound real-world consequences, particularly in highly charged political and social environments like Punjab.
- Fake or manipulated AI-generated content could incite religious or social discontent, damage reputations, and disrupt political integrity.
- There is a concern that misuse of AI could signify broader failures in governance and societal trust, disguised under the pretext of advancing technology.
- Gill hopes to establish international ethical standards for AI use to protect against potential misuses that could have cascading societal effects.