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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation (CSCAILR) focuses on world-class research, knowledge creation, training, capacity building, and policy engagement to shape AI governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks nationally and internationally.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The aim of the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation (hereinafter, the \u201cCentre\u201d) is to provide world-class research, knowledge creation, training, capacity building, and policy engagement. It will work closely with legal institutions, think tanks, government agencies, intergovernmental organisations, corporations, and academia to shape AI governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks for India and the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The primary areas of focus of the Centre include:<\/h5><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Regulation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Ethics<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Policy<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Human Rights<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Legal Tech<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Access to Justice<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Dispute Avoidance and Resolution<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Risks and Liabilities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Accountability of Providers and Users<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/span><\/div>Financial Regulation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Why Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation (CSCAILR)<\/h3><\/div>
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, governance, and society. Yet, legal and regulatory frameworks have struggled to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. To address this urgent challenge, the Cyril Shro\ufb00 Centre for AI, Law & Regulation has been established as India\u2019s first Global Centre of Excellence focused on the evolving intersections of AI, law, and public policy.<\/p>\n
This Centre is a pioneering initiative endowed by Cyril Shro\ufb00 at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India\u2019s top-ranked and globally reputed law school.<\/p>\n
AI is revolutionising industries, governance, and society. However, legal and regulatory frameworks have struggled to keep pace with these rapid technological advancements. To address this pressing challenge, the Cyril Shro\ufb00 Centre for AI, Law & Regulation has been established. It is India\u2019s first Global Centre of Excellence focused on the evolving intersections of AI, law, and public policy. The Centre aims to shape AI governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks for both India and the world.<\/p>\n
The Centre focuses on world-class research, knowledge creation, training, capacity building, and policy engagement. It works closely with legal institutions, think tanks, government agencies, intergovernmental organisations, corporations, and academia to shape AI governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n
The aim is to shape the way AI is governed in India and contribute meaningfully to global conversations and ensure that AI serves the public good, and strengthens institutions.<\/p>\n
AI is not just a technological phenomenon, but also a legal, ethical, and social one. India has a unique role to play in contributing to the global governance of AI. With this vision in mind, this Centre has been established to become a global thought leader in shaping the future of artificial intelligence governance, regulation, and its interaction with society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Leadership<\/h3><\/div>
Cyril Shroff, The Visionary Founder<\/h5><\/div>
Cyril Shro\ufb00 is a renowned corporate lawyer in India who holds the position of the Managing Partner of the firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. A third-generation lawyer, educated in Government Law College Bombay, Mr. Shro\ufb00 has an illustrious career spanning over four decades. Mr. Shro\ufb00 has developed a style and art\u2014deeply entrenched in values\u2014towards the practice of law which have inspired and continue to inspire many young lawyers in the country. Mr. Shro\ufb00 has aligned the priorities of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas with national growth, a remarkable sign of his devotion to the country by being at its service. Mr. Shro\ufb00 believes in the possibilities of technology and its value-based use. He has brought in many technological aids in his firm, not just by way of optimising resources and time, but also to attain precision, accuracy, and perfection to the systems, processes, and products.<\/p>\n
His conviction in the technology-driven march of society to excellence has prompted Mr. Shro\ufb00 to take an interest in the interfaces of technology and society. With the intention of commemorating ten years of the Firm \u2014building on the 107-year legacy of Amarchand Mangaldas \u2014and in furtherance of the \u201cAhead of the Curve\u201d ethos of the Firm, and its innovative, creative and intellectually curious culture, Mr. Shro\ufb00 has established the Cyril Shro\ufb00 Centre for AI, Law & Regulation at JGLS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cyril Shroff<\/h3><\/div>
The Visionary Founder and CAM<\/h5><\/div>
Cyril Shroff is a renowned corporate lawyer in India who holds the position of the Managing Partner of the firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. A third-generation lawyer, educated in Government Law College Bombay, Mr. Shroff has an illustrious career spanning over four decades. Mr. Shroff has developed a style and art\u2014deeply entrenched in values\u2014of legal dealings which have inspired and continue to inspire many young lawyers in the country. Mr. Shroff has aligned the priorities of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas with national growth, a remarkable sign of his devotion to the country by being at its service.<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a>