AI In Construction - Calculating The Risks And The Laws

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the 'new thing' that will transform every economy. It has the capability of streamlining processes, the manner of thinking, and the performances of each sector. However, there still remain a number of wrinkles, which need ironing in terms of the widespread adoption of AI and other machine learning data driven technologies, including the need for legislations, or ratification of international treatises for governing the use and scope of the technologies as well as the determination of responsibilities in case of a default committed on account of such use.

Construction and Infrastructure sectors form the bread and butter of any developing country, wherein a growth in these sectors facilitates the altogether flourishment of economies. In India, the construction sector contributes over 9% towards the gross domestic product (GDP) and employs approximately 50 million people¹. In view of the nation's vision of becoming a USD 5 Trillion