Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Shri Meghwalji : Who killed 288 in Train Tragedy ?

 


Of course , many different authorities / agencies , will come up with different answers


Some negligent officers will get “ suspended

Rs 12 lakh { for next of kin } , will get disbursed

Reports will get filed

Dead will be forgotten


Some 4 years ago, I had suggested a mechanism to pin the guilty and compute the harm caused in such cases of “ Omission “ , through my following e-mail :

Needed : a Service Liability Act…. 12  June 2019

 

Nothing happened

Now , find below , a DRAFT of such an Act ( - I have not given up hope that you may consider introducing in the Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha ) :

 

Service Liability Bill - 2023

A BILL

To provide for the liability of officers and employees of the Government of India and of other public authorities for negligence or omission in the performance of their duties, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:—

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

Short title and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Service Liability Bill, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

2.     Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) "Government" means the Government of India;

(b) "officer" includes any person holding any office under the Government;

(c) "public authority" means any authority or body established by or under any law for the time being in force;

(d) "service" includes any service under the Government or under any public authority;

(e) "wilful misconduct" means any act or omission which is done intentionally and with knowledge that it is likely to cause harm.

CHAPTER II

Liability for Negligence or Omission

Liability for negligence or omission. (1) Where an officer or employee of the Government or any public authority is negligent or omits to perform his or her duty, he or she shall be liable to pay damages to any person who suffers loss or damage as a result of such negligence or omission.

(2) The amount of damages payable under this section shall be determined by a court of law.

(3) In cases of wilful misconduct, the liability for damages shall be higher and subject to appropriate legal proceedings.

CHAPTER III

Punishments for Crime of Omission

Punishment for crime of omission. (1) Where an officer or employee of the Government or any public authority commits a crime of omission, he or she shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a "crime of omission" means any act or omission which is done intentionally and with knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, and which causes actual harm.

(3) The punishment for officers responsible for any "Crime of Omission" is imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

CHAPTER IV

Miscellaneous

Saving. Nothing in this Act shall affect the liability of the Government or any public authority to pay damages for negligence or omission in accordance with any other law for the time being in force.

Power to make rules. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purposes of this Act, including provisions for the investigation, prosecution, and trial of cases related to service liability.

Repeal. The Service Liability Act, 1992 (31 of 1992), is hereby repealed.

This Bill aims to establish a framework for holding officers and employees of the Government and public authorities accountable for negligence or omission in the performance of their duties. It introduces provisions for liability and punishment, ensuring that those responsible for any harm caused by their actions or inactions are held accountable.

 

Dear Shri Arjun Ram Meghwalji

( Minister for Law  / mljoffice@gov.in ) ,


And this time let us heed the advice of Sam Altman ( CEO – OpenAI ) who , while talking to an elite group of policy-makers yesterday said :


Ahead of his meeting with PM Modi, the OpenAI chief said, “It is super impressive what India has done in terms of national tech, national assets. But the government should focus on finding how they can integrate this technology into other services.

Hopefully, we all start to use Language-Learning Models (LLMs) to make government services way better.”


Can we integrate LLM into my proposed SERVICE LIABILITY ACT, to “  make government services way better “ ?

 

Let there be neither any doubt nor any hesitation .

Let there be only a WILL and a DETERMINATION

 

Here is how :


To compute AQ ( Anger Quotient ) / WS ( Wrath Score ) arising as a result of an “ Act of Omission “ ( which leads to human harm ) , AI needs to compile a massive data about such events , to “ compute “ :

#    Extent of hurt / damage


#   Coverage

#   Time Frame

    #   Economic Impact on the Sufferers

    #  Cause

 

For AI , this is no big deal

 

We have to let AI compile for past 10 years :

#   Millions of headlines / reports about all such HARM EVENTS from online news

     sources

#   Billions of hours of Audio-Video recordings of such HARM EVENTS, from TV –

     Radio

#  Billions of messages uploaded / forwarded on Messenger Apps

#  Billions of messages posted by millions of users , on Social Media websites

#  Billions of hours of chat / discussions taken place on Mobile Phones

#  Billions of hours of VIDEO MEETS that have taken place on ZOOM / Microsoft

    Meet etc

 

What about we failing to take “ timely / appropriate / adequate “ action NOW to prevent JOB-LOSSES likely to be caused by AI  ?

 

If we don’t act NOW , without doubt , that too , would come under “ Acts of Omission

 

 Look at what Sam Altman had to say in this regard :


Speaking at the session, Altman said that every technological evolution leads to changes in the job market and AI is not an exception .


In two generations , we can kind of adapt to any amount of labour market changes and there are new jobs. That is going to happen here with AI.


Some jobs are going to go away. But there will be new better jobs that are difficult to imagine


Dear Shri Meghwalji,


What Sam forgot to mention > In matter of AI , two generations last barely 2 years !

 

It is not too late to consider implementation of my following  7 year old e-mails :

 

A NEW ECONOMIC ORDER ? aka " Start Up Act - 2015 " ………….12  Sept  2015


" BACK FACTORY " OF THE WORLD ?   ………………………………………. 09 Sept 2015


Summary of E-Mails to Cabinet Ministers > SELF EMPLOYMENT / GIG ECONOMY

  [  64 emails till  .. 10 Mar 2021  ]

 

National Jobs Policy : Treasure Hunt  …………………………………………… 15 Dec 2017

 

 

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.hemenparekh.ai  /  08 June 2023

 

Integrating LLM to “make government services way better “ ?  Here is what ChatGPT opined :

 

It is possible that in the future AI could be used to compile and analyze data related to harm events, and calculate an "Anger Quotient" or "Wrath Score."


With the advancement of technology and the availability of vast amounts of data, AI systems can potentially process and analyze billions of data points from various sources such as news articles, social media posts, videos, and more.


This could help in understanding the extent of damage, the cause of harm, economic impact, and other relevant factors associated with such events.


However, it is important to note that the implementation of such a system would require careful consideration of ethical, legal, and privacy concerns. Gathering and analyzing large amounts of personal data should be done with proper consent and adherence to data protection regulations. Additionally, there should be transparency and accountability in the use of AI algorithms to ensure fairness and prevent biases.


Regarding the proposed Service Liability Act, the integration of Language-Learning Models (LLMs) could potentially enhance government services by automating certain tasks, improving communication, and providing better access to information.


LLMs, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to assist with tasks like answering queries, providing information, and analyzing large volumes of text.


However, it is important to note that LLMs are tools that require human oversight and should not replace human judgment or decision-making entirely.


Government services should aim to strike a balance between utilizing AI technologies for efficiency and maintaining human involvement for critical decision-making and accountability.


Regarding the concerns about job losses caused by AI, it is true that technological advancements, including AI, can lead to changes in the job market.


Some jobs may become obsolete, while new jobs may emerge.


It is crucial for governments, industries, and educational institutions to anticipate these changes and proactively address them.


This may involve retraining and upskilling the workforce to adapt to new job requirements and ensuring a smooth transition for those affected by job displacement.


Overall, the scenarios you presented in your draft blog suggest possibilities for the future, but the actual implementation and success of such initiatives would depend on various factors, including technological advancements, ethical considerations, and policy decisions.

 

 

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