Autonomy, Accountability And Algorithms: India’s Cyber Law At A Crossroad
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Generative AI, Cyber Law, Autonomy, Accountability, Algorithmic Governance, IndiaAbstract
Generative artificial intelligence has completely changed the connections between technology, law, and society. In contrast to previous digital technologies, generative AI systems automatically generate content, imitate human expression, and affect the decision-making process on a large scale. Such abilities question the core premises of Indian cyber law that is stuck in a human-oriented, reactive, and intermediary based regulatory paradigm. This paper critically analyses the cyber legal framework of India using the overlapping autonomous, accountable and algorithmic governance perspectives. It states that although Indian law has continued to acknowledge personal autonomy and informational dignity, it is yet to advance to hold algorithmic systems and their creators accountable in the same proportion. Through the examination of constitutional jurisprudence, statutory provisions, policy tools, and the international trend, the paper shows that the Indian cyber law is at a very crucial crossroads. It ends with a recommendation of a moderate, rights-based, and risk-focused governance process that can strike a balance in the innovation and democratic responsibility.
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