Shillong, Dec 3: Meghalaya on Wednesday took a significant step toward shaping the future of artificial intelligence in the state with the launch of the Meghalaya AI for Good Society (MAIGS), a new body aimed at ensuring that the rapid adoption of AI is safe, transparent and people-centric.
The initiative was formally unveiled at the Regional AI Impact Conference by MAIGS President Mason Lyngdoh and General Secretary Andy Lyngdoh, who said the organisation will serve as a guiding framework as AI begins to influence sectors ranging from healthcare and education to governance and public services.
With AI-powered systems expanding at an unprecedented pace, the founders stressed the urgency of establishing ethical guardrails to prevent risks such as algorithmic bias, privacy violations and opaque decision-making. “We need innovation that uplifts communities—not technology that outpaces rights and accountability,” they said.
At the launch, MAIGS introduced its AI Ethics Charter, developed in alignment with global norms and anchored in seven principles: Transparency, Fairness, Privacy, Accountability, Human Oversight, Safety and Inclusivity. The Charter is expected to guide how AI is designed, deployed and regulated across Meghalaya.
MAIGS also announced its first initiative—free Ethical AI Badges and Certifications for individuals and organisations—now available through its website.
The organisation has called upon policymakers, institutions, professionals and citizens across Meghalaya and the Northeast to collaborate in building a responsible, equitable and future-ready AI ecosystem.
