Artificial Intelligence

Caste census or not, AI systems have already learnt enough to slot Indians by this identity marker

· 26 August 2026 · 2 min read
Caste census or not, AI systems have already learnt enough to slot Indians by this identity marker

Mint has reported a new India-focused ai development: “Caste census or not, AI systems have already learnt enough to slot Indians by this identity marker.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: While India debates its first caste count since independence, machine learners have already inferred enough from training material to perpetuate prejudices. India’s official caste headcount, thus, is about catching up with AI. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affair

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