Smart regulation of AI to combat cyber threats crucial: Experts | Hyderabad News

Summarizing the Content and Organizing into Six Paragr/resources:

1. Introduction to the Panel Discussion and Its Context:

   • The Two-Day Conclave associated with the "SHIELD-2025" event, organized by The Times of India, brought together leading cyber security experts, devout celebrities, and social proactive figures to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating cyber threats and its potential misuse, particularly in the context of deepfake (DF) attacks and blockchain (BLK) technologies.
   • The discussion emphasized the importance of regulating AI to address advanced persistent threats (APTs), disinformation crafting through AI, and the ethical implications of AI algorithms (Recommender Systems, Data Breaches).

2. Current Defense Capabilities and Challenges:

   • Karthik Sastry, a Partner with Erdos Young, highlighted AI’s effectiveness in preventing phishing, server attacks, and social engineering, yet also pointed out that while automation increases efficiency, reliance on AI could replace humans in cybersecurity.
   • Highlighted the increasing complexity of defending against AI-driven disinformation, as both AI-sponsored and AI-generated content has contributed to communal tensions and 당 minor internal conflicts.

3. Call for a Controlled and Res ipsa loquitur Regulatory Framework:

   • Senior advocate Krishna Grandhi stressed the need for a tiered regulatory approach, moving AI from being a cost-effective addition (e.g., for spotting phishing) to potentially having disparity in its implications.
   • Advocated for distinguishing between high-risk AI systems involved in critical tasks (e.g., healthcare or infrastructure) and systems with high ethical risk that might self-regulate or remain adversarial.

4. Middle of the Road Approach to Regulation:

   • Sunil Bajpai, chief trust officer at Tanla Platforms, proposed a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of data security and handling legally responsible AI by integrating watermarks and other measures to differentiate genuine content from potentially manipulated or malicious data.
   • Suggested mechanisms like watermarks to detect any pattern of deception and incentives for critical applications like healthcare and finance to enter AI.

5. The Risks of Operating with Ambiguity:

   • While regulatory efforts create an angle for greater governance, the interconnectedness of cyberspace and the ethical dimensions of AI present significant risks, including hacking and the spread of misinformation.
   • Encouraged discussions on mitigating the risks through improved data security, controlled data collection, and collaborative efforts to combat APTs and DFs.
6. Glancing Ahead for a Foresightful Discussion:
   • The modus operandi guiding the panelyh.currentIndex by Indian lights and the care-sustaining principles outlined in the discussions highlighted the need for a proactive and coordinated approach to addressing cyber challenges in the years ahead.
   • The panel had an agenda, aligning with India’s classification of cyber threat as a top priority, ensuring sustained investment in developing and scaling digital solutions.