Regulation must be paired with education to immunize the population against misinformation. Tailored programs are essential to overcome the challenges of limited infrastructure and the significant digital divide, especially in rural areas. This dual approach ensures social media remains a powerful check and balance against the ruling class in the "Land of Buddha."
The need for proactive regulation is underscored by the actions of developing nations; for instance, the government of Nepal has officially approved a National AI Policy, recognizing the technology's potential to accelerate development in key sectors like health and agriculture while simultaneously establishing the legal and institutional frameworks necessary to govern its ethical, safe, and transparent use.
Well-functioning boards are the institutional mechanism for demanding transparency. Boards should be establishing Accountability ensuring that when an AI system causes harm (e.g., misdiagnosis in a hospital, discriminatory loan rejection etc ), there is a clear line of accountability—not simply blaming the "computer."
Institute of national importance academic sector
In Nepal Timila Yami Thapa has been advocating on this issue since 1979
AI, Ethics, and the Political Economy of Intelligence
Professor Timila Yami Thapa’s advocacy for establishing Institutes of National Importance (INI) in Nepal is deeply intertwined with navigating political challenges and promoting technical academic excellence.In Nepal She been advocating on this issue since 1979, however, Nepal government has still not brough out policy on this issue.
Through Dharma, Vidhan, and Timila, Heera Devi Yami transformed suffering into legacy, and motherhood into revolution.
Which ministries will lead implementation for each prioritized sector
Ambedkar’s stay at Yami House