Competition Commission invites proposal for launching market study on Artificial Intelligence and competition in India
To launch a Market Study to understand the ecosystem around Artificial Intelligence and Competition in India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has invited proposals for engagement of an Agency/Institution for conducting the study. The last date for submission of proposals is 03.06.2024 (by 05:00 pm).
CCI is launching a Market Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition to understand the transformative capabilities of AI that have significant pro-competitive potential, as well as competition concerns emanating from the use of AI. The proposed study will be a knowledge-building exercise to develop an in-depth understanding of the emerging competition dynamics in the development ecosystems of AI systems and implications of AI applications for competition, efficiency and innovation in key user industries, informed a release.
The objectives of the study are the following:
* To understand certain key AI systems and markets/ecosystems thereof, including AI actors/stakeholders, essential inputs/resources, value chains, market structures and parameters of competition.
* To examine the emerging and potential competition issues in these markets/ecosystems, if any.
* To study the scope and nature of AI applications/use cases, and assess associated opportunities, risks and ramifications from a competition standpoint.
* To understand the existing and evolving regulatory/legal frameworks governing AI systems and applications in India and other major jurisdictions.
* To reach out to all relevant stakeholders for a holistic understanding of the issues at the intersection of AI and competition.
* To understand trends and patterns of AI and to ascertain enforcement and advocacy priorities of the Commission with respect to AI and its application in markets.
Source: Exim News Service: New Delhi, April 22