The Digital India Foundation (DIF) is strongly opposing Pakistan’s AI Technology Centre's inclusion in the AI Alliance Network (AIANET), citing concerns over security risks and ethical violations. DIF argues Pakistan's AI sector lacks accountability and could weaponize AI, posing a threat to the alliance's integrity. They emphasize the need to protect the network's commitment to ethical and lawful AI development.
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