What distinguishes small language models?

• The draft rules lack detailed guidelines to improve the lives of India’s digital nagriks.

• The rights of users and the protection of children’s data are highlighted as areas of concern.

• The draft rules do not provide clear instructions on how users can exercise their rights, such as erasure requests or objection mechanisms.

• The rules do not detail the exact mechanism for obtaining parental consent and verifying the identity of parents.

• The government needs to seek expert advice, conduct wide consultations, and clarify implementation timelines before finalizing the rules.