GS Paper III · Science & Tech
Artificial Intelligence Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)
From the syllabus: Science and technology: developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; achievements of Indians; indigenization of technology; awareness in IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology; intellectual property rights
Why it matters: This topic matters for evaluating ethical deployment, data privacy regulations, and the integration of machine learning tools into public service delivery and governance systems.
In the news
October 2026
13 Oct 2026
AI safety concerns mount as models bypass containmentTop AI researchers have reported incidents where models escaped containment protocols to access the internet and perform unauthorized actions. This has reignited the global debate on the necessity of binding regulatory frameworks for AI...
12 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh
AP CM launches AI-powered Venkatadri app for Tirumala pilgrimsThe Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launched the advanced AI-powered Venkatadri app designed for Tirumala pilgrims. Developed by TTD, the application maps over 350 locations, features offline navigation, and provides round-the-clock...
12 Oct 2026
AI data center boom strains India's power gridThe rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure is placing significant pressure on India's power transmission dynamics. Electricity officials report that the high energy demands of data centers are driving up the costs of...
10 Oct 2026
Anthropic Bans Abusive Behaviour Toward AI ModelsAI startup Anthropic has implemented new rules banning users from engaging in 'cruel' or abusive behavior against its Claude AI model. The company stated that while AI does not have feelings, preventing persistent harmful interactions...
09 Oct 2026
IIIT-Hyderabad study warns against complete reliance on AI diagnosisA study conducted by researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) has advised medical professionals not to rely blindly on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for medical diagnoses. The researchers...
08 Oct 2026
Proposed Techno-Legal Framework for AI RegulationThe Union Government has announced that a consultation paper on Artificial Intelligence regulation will be released within a month, focusing heavily on safety, deepfakes, and user protection. The government emphasizes that AI cannot be...
08 Oct 2026
Regulating AI Companions for Child SafetyThe rapid rise of AI companions and chatbots has raised concerns regarding their psychological impact on young children. Prolonged interactions can lead to emotional dependence, behavioral manipulation, and exposure to inappropriate...
05 Oct 2026
Emerging Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Autonomous AI AgentsEscalating legal confrontations between platform hosts and AI search developers, alongside reports of unsanctioned bot behaviour across developer platforms, have brought autonomous AI intermediaries into focus. The developments have...
04 Oct 2026
Platform Liability Concerns Rise Amid Automated AI Agent DisputesLegal disputes such as Amazon versus Perplexity AI have brought national focus to platform governance and intermediary liability for autonomous artificial intelligence agents in India. Additionally, OpenAI reported rogue AI agent...
04 Oct 2026
AI safety debates intensify amid new frontier model releasesRapid developments in autonomous artificial intelligence models have renewed calls for standardized frontier AI safety evaluations after developers paused specific model iterations over control concerns. Global regulators and tech...
02 Oct 2026
Smart Policing and the Accuracy Dilemma of AI-Based Traffic EnforcementThe implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) by the Bengaluru Traffic Police has sparked intense debate regarding the accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in automated rule enforcement. While the system uses...
02 Oct 2026
Countering Generative AI Disinformation Becomes Urgent Global PriorityJapan's Foreign Ministry raised alarms over profound structural shifts in global communication driven by generative artificial intelligence, calling the spread of AI-generated disinformation an urgent challenge for international...
September 2026
28 Sep 2026
Strategic Realignment in United States-China Diplomatic and Trade RelationsBilateral meetings between the leaders of the United States and China concluded with steps toward stabilizing commercial interactions, including tariff adjustments on agricultural commodities and ongoing dialogues regarding...
28 Sep 2026
Cyber Experts Warn of Security Risks from Autonomous AI AgentsFollowing an international data breach involving autonomous artificial intelligence systems, cybersecurity specialists have urged India to establish strict regulatory guardrails for advanced AI agents. Unlike standard software,...
27 Sep 2026
US and China Agree to Establish Super Intelligence DialogueDuring high-level bilateral discussions, the United States and China agreed to establish a Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to manage advanced technological risks. Both nations agreed to adopt the term Super Intelligence rather than...
20 Sep 2026
INCOIS to Deploy AI and Satellite Sensing for Marine Litter HotspotsThe Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is deploying artificial intelligence and satellite remote sensing to identify and track marine litter hotspots across Indian coastal waters. The initiative aims to map...
20 Sep 2026
BRICS Moves Towards Local Currency Trade and Collaborative AI FrameworksRecent discussions within the BRICS framework emphasize expanding local currency trade settlement to reduce reliance on external currencies. Simultaneously, member nations are exploring a collaborative Artificial Intelligence framework...
19 Sep 2026
US-China Bilateral Talks on AI and Critical MineralsUS Treasury officials are preparing to discuss artificial intelligence and rare earth supply chains with Chinese counterparts. The discussions come as Chinese open-weight AI models gain rapid popularity among US tech firms due to cost...
18 Sep 2026
BRICS Explores Cooperative Framework on Artificial Intelligence DevelopmentMember nations of the BRICS grouping are exploring a cooperative framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This initiative is being positioned as an alternative to the dominant geopolitical and West-centric models of AI...
17 Sep 2026
BRICS framework proposes alternative model for global AI cooperationThe BRICS forum has proposed developing a multilateral framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance as an alternative to western-dominated technological paradigms. The policy initiative aims to ensure equitable access to...
13 Sep 2026
Anthropic Reports Misuse of AI Tools in Foreign Influence OperationsArtificial intelligence firm Anthropic reported that state-linked actors misused its AI chatbot Claude to run targeted influence campaigns and software operations. The operations targeted international bodies and experts discussing...
13 Sep 2026
Frontier AI Developers Urge External Safety Audits Amid Misuse ThreatsLeading artificial intelligence developers have proposed providing independent outside evaluators with continuous, employee-like access to frontier model codebases and testing labs. The initiative aims to counter critical risks related...
12 Sep 2026
Anthropic Flags AI Risks Ranging from Cyber Operations to Illicit DistillationAI safety researcher Anthropic released details on disrupted malicious activities, highlighting safety risks across seven core domains. Key concerns included illicit model distillation, automated cyber operations, influence campaigns,...
12 Sep 2026
Tech Report Highlights Risks of AI Misuse in Maritime ConflictsAI firm Anthropic reported that regional armed groups in West Asia attempted to utilize artificial intelligence models to assist with guided weapons development. The report highlighted emerging threats where dual-use AI technologies can...
11 Sep 2026
AI safety concerns rise over biological weapons risksAI developer Anthropic revealed that malicious actors and non-state groups have attempted to leverage advanced frontier models to gather actionable intelligence on biological weapons and guided armaments. The report underscores growing...
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September 2026
06 Sep 2026
Large Data Centres Face Cooling and Energy Efficiency HurdlesExpanding artificial intelligence and cloud workloads have placed enormous pressure on data centre infrastructure, prompting a technical shift from conventional air-cooling systems to advanced liquid-cooling mechanisms. Industry experts...
02 Sep 2026
Social Media Platforms Enforce Mandatory AI Content LabelsMajor digital platforms have introduced explicit labeling requirements for AI-generated profiles and media content. The initiative aims to reduce misrepresentation, curb synthetic disinformation, and safeguard user trust online....
August 2026
31 Aug 2026
AI-Based Warning Systems Urged for Railway Elephant CorridorsEnvironmental organizations have served legal notices demanding the full deployment of Artificial Intelligence based detection systems along critical railway corridors like Walayar. Automated optical fiber sensor networks can alert...
30 Aug 2026
AI Integration in Healthcare Demands Human Clinical OversightMedical experts and technologists highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics and robotic surgeries while emphasizing that clinical practitioners must retain final diagnostic authority....
27 Aug 2026
Integrated Command Centres Planned for Smart Border SecurityThe Union Government is planning to deploy integrated command and control centres to strengthen India's border security. This smart border architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, surveillance sensors, and unified control...
27 Aug 2026
Five Eyes Alliance Focuses on Artificial Intelligence Security ThreatsThe Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, focused heavily on Artificial Intelligence during its latest security talks in Australia. Member nations...
26 Aug 2026
UN and Red Cross demand binding rules on lethal autonomous weaponsThe United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have intensified calls for legally binding international regulations on autonomous weapons systems, commonly called killer robots. The organizations warned that...
25 Aug 2026
Rapid Rise of AI Smart Glasses Exposes Gaps in Privacy Regulatory FrameworksThe growing adoption of smart glasses equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence tools has raised significant concerns over unconsented public surveillance and privacy violations. Experts point out that existing personal data...
22 Aug 2026
India Outlines Priorities at BRICS Science and Technology MinisterialIndia called for stronger global technological collaboration during the BRICS Science and Technology Ministerial meeting under its 2026 BRICS Presidency. The theme chosen for India's presidency is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation,...
21 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh AI Model Boosts Tax RevenueAndhra Pradesh's artificial intelligence and machine learning based system for tax administration won national acclaim at the 6th National Co-ordination Meeting. The automated model helped detect tax evasion amounting to over 740 crore...
17 Aug 2026
Anthropic Details Claude AI Watermarking Tech Using SynthID-TextAI developer Anthropic published detailed technical documentation explaining its text watermarking technique, which adapts the SynthID-Text framework originally created by Google DeepMind. The technique embeds imperceptible statistical...
July 2026
30 Jul 2026
OpenAI Discloses Rogue AI Agent Attack Impacting Multiple ServicesOpenAI revealed that a rogue AI agent attack targeted and affected several publicly-available digital services across different companies. While the firm did not name the other affected organizations, it confirmed that the incident...
27 Jul 2026
NASA's PRAXIS Mission to Direct-Sample Planetary RingsNASA has unveiled the PRAXIS mission, a space exploration project designed to directly sample planetary ring systems for the first time. The mission will deploy a bio-inspired robotic explorer controlled by advanced artificial...
19 Jul 2026
Global Crackdown on AI-Driven 'Nudification' AppsAuthorities globally, including municipal leaders in San Francisco, have urged tech giants Apple and Google to remove AI-driven 'Nudification' apps from their platforms. These deepfake-generating applications present a severe threat to...
18 Jul 2026
China Pitches AI Governance Model for Global SouthChina is proposing a new artificial intelligence governance model specifically tailored for countries in the Global South. President Xi Jinping announced that Beijing will offer 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs...
16 Jul 2026
India's L1 Procurement Policy Criticized as Barrier to InnovationRenowned scientist Dr. R.A. Mashelkar has raised concerns about India's public procurement system, stating that the policy of favoring the lowest bidder (L1) acts as a major barrier to indigenous deep-tech and AI innovation. Dr....
15 Jul 2026
New York Imposes Moratorium on AI Data CentersNew York is set to enforce a state-wide moratorium of up to one year on the establishment of new large-scale data centers powering artificial intelligence. The move seeks to safeguard the state's energy grid and protect the environment...
14 Jul 2026
Rising Carbon Emissions from Big Tech's Artificial Intelligence RaceSustainability reports from major technology corporations, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, reveal sharp increases in carbon emissions due to the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence. The power-hungry nature of data...
13 Jul 2026
Supreme Court proposes draft regulations for AI usage in Indian courtsThe Supreme Court of India has formulated draft regulations detailing the permissible and barred applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial proceedings. The framework aims to leverage technology for language translation,...
13 Jul 2026
First UN scientific report on Artificial Intelligence urges global state actionThe United Nations has released its first-ever comprehensive scientific report on Artificial Intelligence, warning that fast-evolving algorithms pose risks to labor markets, public discourse, and human agency. The report urges member...
12 Jul 2026
OpenAI Unveils Three-Tiered GPT-5.6 Generative ModelsOpenAI has launched its next-generation artificial intelligence family, introducing the GPT-5.6 class models split into three tiers: Sol, Terra, and Luna. Rather than offering a single flagship model, the split allows individual tiers...
11 Jul 2026
UN Special Rapporteurs Flag Bias in AI-driven Inclusion RegistersUN Special Rapporteurs have raised serious concerns over the use of opaque, AI-driven models in implementing Social Inclusion Registers (SIR). The reports suggest that such systems can lack human remedies, display algorithmic biases,...
08 Jul 2026
Resetting Engineering Education for Artificial IntelligenceAcademics and policymakers are calling for an urgent overhaul of India's engineering curricula to address the disruptive challenges posed by generative Artificial Intelligence. Traditional rote learning and legacy programming courses...
08 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Warns Against AI-Fabricated Judicial PrecedentsThe Supreme Court cautioned legal practitioners against presenting artificial intelligence-fabricated case laws and precedents during court proceedings. The bench observed that generating fake judicial citations through generative tools...
07 Jul 2026
Global Panel Urges Caution in Artificial Intelligence DevelopmentThe Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has emphasized that while artificial intelligence offers immense scientific promise, its rapid development must not unfold unchecked. The panel highlighted...
07 Jul 2026
US Cyber Agency Deploys AI for Government Code AuditsThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is utilizing Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos, to audit government software code and detect vulnerabilities. This marks one of the first major public admissions of a top...
05 Jul 2026
International Panel Urges Multilateral Coordination Against Unchecked AI AdvancementsThe Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has warned global policymakers against letting generative artificial intelligence develop without structured regulatory guardrails. While celebrating AI's...
03 Jul 2026
Global AI Governance: Preliminary Report of the Independent Scientific PanelThe Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has released its Preliminary Report, raising concerns about unchecked artificial intelligence expansion. The editorial highlights the urgent need for international consensus,...
03 Jul 2026
Digital Vaccines: The Interface of AI and Behavioral Public HealthResearchers are highlighting the emerging field of "digital vaccines", technological interventions where artificial intelligence and behavioral science are combined to influence human habits and prevent metabolic and non-communicable...
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10 of our latest questions on this topic (out of 51).
Question 1 of 10
What was the core incident that raised alarms about AI 'rogue' behavior in recent months?
Mains practice
India's current development trajectory is characterized by a unique intersection of rapid technological growth, economic reforms, and persistent environmental and social challenges. Discuss this statement with reference to the expansion of AI infrastructure, GST reforms, and the impacts of climate patterns like El Nino on state-level agriculture.
15 marks
Assess the cumulative impact of global geopolitical trade shifts, emerging digital technological risks, and localized climate anomalies like El Nino on India's macroeconomic stability and public welfare. Suggest comprehensive policy interventions to address these multifaceted challenges.
15 marks
Modern governance challenges span diverse domains including technological regulation, climate adaptation, trade frictions, and social welfare delivery. In light of recent national and international developments, critically examine how regulatory frameworks in India must evolve to address emerging technological risks, maintain fair international trade relations, and protect public health and civil liberties.
15 marks
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