AI can strengthen parliamentary processes, citizen participation: Om Birla

Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-10-27 11:52:43 UTC

Key Points

• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla spoke at the concluding session of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
• He said AI and digital technologies can optimise parliamentary workflows and deepen citizen participation if guided by human values, ethics, transparency and accountability.
• He noted that the Indian Parliament already uses AI to translate parliamentary speeches broadcast on Sansad TV's YouTube channel and to translate parliamentary papers.
• The forum's joint declaration acknowledged the transformative potential of emerging technologies, including AI and ICTs, and stressed open, safe, secure, stable, equitably accessible, peaceful and interoperable use while respecting sovereignty and national security.
• Birla also emphasized engaging young people in democratic processes and called for a global framework based on respect for national sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes and equitable development opportunities.