The Centre for Political Leadership (CPL) of V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL) hosted a joint seminar on Artificial Intelligence Ethics and European Union Regulations on 14th October 2024. The event featured, Dr. Claes Granmar and Dr. Henricus Verhagen from Stockholm University, Sweden. They discussed the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the evolving EU regulatory framework.
VMSCL Principal Dr. Shaber Ali opened the discussion with his introductory remarks about the evolution of artificial intelligence in Europe and India.
Dr. Granmar and Dr. Verhagen highlighted regulations under the EU’s AI Act, which came into effect on 1st August 2024. They explained the importance AI governance, especially for high-risk systems used in public services, healthcare, and finance. Law students were encouraged to understand the black box problem. They stressed about decision-making and the need for human oversight to ensure accountability rests with developers and deployers, not the AI systems.
The speakers emphasised on the challenges in balancing innovation and regulation to a question raised by Kaushal Bathia, an LLB student. They further stressed the need for international coordination through the UN and ISO to create globally aligned AI standards. Law students were urged to track the evolving nature of AI law and the significance of integrating legal, ethical, and technical considerations in future policymaking. The seminar concluded with remarks from CPL Director Ramrai Naik, who spoke about the EU’s proactive efforts in framing regulations to address various global challenges, including Artificial Intelligence
The organising team included Dr. Shaber Ali (Principal of VMSCL), Administrator D. P. Pednekar with Asst. Prof. Ramrai Naik and Asst. Prof. Varsha Redkar serving as faculty coordinator. Roshan Mathias and Padmaja Chauhan led as student coordinators, with volunteers Saumyaa Mandrencar, Kimberley Elsa George, and Jannat Bedi taking up various roles. Shraddha Yadav, a second-year BALLB student, presented an artwork inspired on Goan landscapes as a token of appreciation and a memory from Goa.
The joint seminar provided a platform for students, faculty and legal experts to engage in meaningful discussions on the intersection of technology, ethics, and governance. The event was supported by Symbiosis Law School, Pune including its director Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, and faculty member Dr Rupal Rautdesai.
