AI diluting originality

Apropos of ‘AI tools are fuelling a free-for-all’; AI’s rapid expansion is reshaping work culture, but the debate over its ethical use is crucial. The flood of AI-generated content is diluting originality, making it harder to distinguish human intellect from machine output. This raises concerns about misinformation, academic dishonesty and creative redundancy. However, rather than outright resistance, a balanced approach is needed. AI should complement human ingenuity, not replace it. Ethics, transparency and accountability must govern its application. Instead of viewing AI as a disruptor, it should be harnessed responsibly to enhance, not erode, human potential. Unchecked automation driven purely by cost-cutting motives risks devaluing human effort.

Ashok Singh Guleria, Hamirpur

Grey area in AI-generated content

With reference to ‘AI tools are fuelling a free-for-all’; copyright violation in AI-generated animation is emerging as a grey area that has drawn the attention of lawmakers. AI models are trained on massive datasets, which may include copyrighted work. This has sparked a legal debate. Strict regulations are needed that would protect original creators’ work from being copied. AI companies are misusing legal loopholes, and that’s unfair to artists, animators, writers and other creators who spend years perfecting their craft. AI companies should be asked to disclose the datasets they use. Unauthorised AI-generated art that imitates the style of a particular artist must be considered copyright violation.

Harvinder Singh Chugh, Jalandhar

Waqf debate interesting

Apropos of ‘A welcome change’; it was a treat to watch the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill being held in a peaceful manner in Parliament after a long time. The absence of placards, protests and walkouts exhibited the change from the earlier mode of confrontation. Productive results are obtained when Bills are seriously discussed and debated. Such atmosphere of holding proceedings in future would be progressive and beneficial for the nation. Interjections with humorous couplets make discussions more impactful and interesting.

Subhash Vaid, New Delhi

BJP’s diversionary tactics

Waqf board properties spread over lakhs of acres have been an eyesore for the BJP and the RSS for a long time. Now, a Bill has been introduced in Parliament to amend the laws of the Waqf board. What is the need for the government to pass an amendment Bill in such a hurry when burning issues like US tariffs, unemployment, economic slowdown and inflation remain unresolved. It only exposes the hypocrisy and mala fide intentions of the BJP-led government.

Tharcius S Fernando, Chennai

Go after criminals, not their houses

Refer to ‘Demolition spree’; the bulldozer system has become a new-found way to arm-twist people. Supreme Court judges strongly remarked that it was painful to see a girl trying to salvage her books when the hut in which she was living was demolished. It is condemnable that state governments have become a law unto themselves. The situation is appalling — the authorities are not bothering to follow rules and regulations. A drug peddler or a gangster, too, has a family that needs a house to live in. State governments should go after the criminals, not their houses.

Ravinder Kumar Jain, Ludhiana

Bulldozer action is no solution

With reference to ‘Demolition spree’; the Supreme Court orders on demolitions have been openly flouted by the executive. Any illegal structure cannot come up without the connivance of the authorities. Why is demolition not conducted at an under-construction site when an unapproved building is coming up? The question as to how and why unauthorised constructions are allowed has not been answered. It is anybody’s guess that illegal gratification enables these constructions to flourish. However, the dangerous trend of bulldozing properties is not a solution.

Anthony Henriques, Mumbai

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