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CJI Surya Kant warns AI discrimination and inherent bias against the poor
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
He says AI mirrors society’s inequalities in code
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said AI systems can reflect discrimination and carry inherent bias against the poor. Speaking at the 8th Dinkar Memorial Lecture on “Rashmirathi: The Epic of Social Justice,” he linked the ideals of equality and human dignity from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar to constitutional values long after they were first expressed. The message: social justice must guide technology too.
- CJI Surya Kant warns AI can show discrimination
- He points to inherent bias against poorer sections
- Lecture connected social justice themes to equality and dignity
- Message urges stronger justice standards for technology
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