Evaluating Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ETAI) Framework and Guidelines have been launched by Chief of Defense Staff to integrate Trustworthy AI into critical defense operations.

• ETAI is a risk-based assessment framework developed specifically for defense sector.
  • Focuses on five broad principles: Reliability and Robustness, Safety and Security, Transparency, Fairness and Privacy.
• Framework further defines a comprehensive set of criteria for evaluating trustworthy AI and offers a structured approach to build and assess trustworthy AI.

How AI is revolutionizing modern warfare?

• Intelligent Weapons Systems: AI is enhancing capabilities of drones and other autonomous systems. E.g.  Israeli UAVs Harpy and Harop 
• Command and Control: By processing vast amounts of data in real time. E.g. Sarvatra Pehchaan: AI based Intrusion Detection & Integrated Command Station
• Decision-Support Systems: AI-driven decision-support systems can rapidly assess complex battlefield situations, suggesting optimal strategies and responses. E.g Use of Storm drone by Indian army

Concerns with Use of AI:

• Accidental damage:  Use of automatically controlled weapons (E.g. Killer Robots) can result in unintended civilians and innocent deaths.
• Legal and Ethical Ambiguity: E.g. in cases of Human rights violations and civilian casualties.
• Other Issues: Cyber security Risks, Lack of reliability, Promoting unrest and conflicts etc.