A recent report reveals that a whopping 96% of Indians are aware of Artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI platforms such as Google Gemini (formerly Bard) and ChatGPT. However, despite this high level of awareness, only 22% have used AI for work purposes. The report, released on Wednesday, underscores a cautious approach towards AI adoption among Indian researchers and clinicians (1✔ ✔Reliable source
Explainable Generative Artificial Intelligence (XGenAI): Improving Transparency and Trust in AI Systems
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Indians cautiously embrace AI
The study, conducted by Elsevier and titled “Insights 2024: Attitudes toward AI,” surveyed 3,000 researchers and clinicians from 123 countries. It highlights a significant demand for greater transparency and trust in AI. According to the results, 81% of Indian researchers and clinicians emphasize the need for greater transparency, while 71% call for greater trust in AI systems.
Despite its limited use at present, there is a high expectation that AI will be adopted in the near future. Among Indians who have not yet used AI, 79% expect to incorporate it into their work in the next two to five years. Furthermore, 41% of respondents are optimistic about the future impact of AI on their work and 72% believe it will have a transformational or significant impact.
Clinical benefits and concerns of AI
The report also highlights the potential benefits of AI in clinical settings. A remarkable 94% of Indian doctors believe that AI can significantly help in clinical activities such as symptom assessment and disease identification. However, there are concerns over the ethical use of AI, with 82% of doctors fearing that reliance on AI could lead to over-reliance on the technology for clinical decision-making.
Kieran West, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Elsevier, commented on the findings, saying: “Researchers and clinicians around the world tell us they have a desire for adoption to help their profession and their work, but not at the expense of ethics, transparency and accuracy.” West stressed the importance of high-quality, verified information, responsible development and transparency to build trust in AI tools and address concerns about misinformation and inaccuracies.
The report outlines steps needed to build trust and increase the use of AI tools. It calls for ensuring that AI systems rely on high-quality, reliable sources and for users to be informed if tools rely on generative AI. These measures are seen as crucial to fostering a trustworthy and ethical AI environment that can support the work of researchers and clinicians in India and elsewhere.
The findings underscore the delicate balance between embracing technological advances and maintaining ethical standards, highlighting the way forward for the integration of AI into research and healthcare.
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Reference:
- Explainable Generative Artificial Intelligence (XGenAI): Improving Transparency and Trust in AI Systems – (https://indiaai.gov.in/article/ai-generative-explainable-xgenai-enhancing-transparency-and-trust-in-ai-systems)
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