Artificial Intelligence (AI) is scripting the future of humanity in this century, offering extraordinary potential for human lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated while addressing the AI Summit in Paris. The summit focused on fostering international collaboration in AI governance and innovation.
AI’s Unprecedented Impact on Society
“AI is already reshaping our polity, economy, security, and even our society. AI is the code for humanity in this century. But it is very different from other technological milestones in human history. It is developing at an unprecedented scale and speed and being adopted and deployed faster than ever before,” the Prime Minister remarked.
‘AI is the code for humanity in this century’: PM Modi at AI Summit in Paris
PM Modi underscored the need for collective global efforts to establish governance in AI, emphasizing greater transparency and accessibility.
“There is also a deep interdependence across borders. Therefore, there is a need for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards that uphold our shared values, address risks, and build trust. But governance is not just about managing risks and rivalries. It is also about promoting innovation and deploying it for the global good. So, we must think deeply and discuss openly about innovation and governance,” he stated.
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He reiterated the necessity of a framework that ensures AI accessibility to all, particularly in the Global South, where talent, data, and financial resources are often lacking.
AI for Sustainable Development
PM Modi highlighted AI’s transformative role in improving vital sectors such as health, education, and agriculture. He stressed that AI can significantly accelerate the journey toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Governance is also about ensuring access to all, especially in the Global South. It is where the capabilities are most lacking, be it power, talent, or data for financial resources. AI can help transform millions of lives by improving health, education, agriculture, and so much more. It can help create a world in which the journey to sustainable development goals becomes easier and faster,” he explained.
Trust, Transparency, and Open-Source AI
The Prime Minister called for the development of open-source AI systems that enhance trust and transparency. He also stressed the importance of eliminating biases in AI-generated data sets.
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“We must build quality data sets free from biases,” he asserted.
PM Modi’s address at the AI Summit in Paris reinforced India’s commitment to AI governance and its potential for fostering global development, positioning AI as a key driver for innovation and progress worldwide.
