How Must AI Translate Into Global Good, As Per PM Modi?
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Key Takeaways
- AI should enhance human capabilities.
- Focus on human-centric applications.
- Global cooperation is essential for AI governance.
- India is leading in AI and digital innovation.
- Future skills development is crucial for job readiness.
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (NationPress) Emphasizing that AI should lead to global benefits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advocated for a worldwide agreement founded on principles such as transparency, human oversight, safety-by-design, and prevention of misuse.
While addressing the third session of the G20 Summit on "A Fair and Just Future for All - Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial Intelligence," the Prime Minister stressed that while AI is meant to enhance human abilities, the final decision should rest with humans.
He pointed out that the applications of this technology must be human-centric instead of finance-centric, global rather than national, and should rely on open-source frameworks as opposed to exclusive models.
PM Modi elaborated that this vision has been woven into India’s tech ecosystem, yielding substantial benefits in areas like space applications, AI, and digital payments, where the nation stands as a global frontrunner.
The Prime Minister laid out India’s AI strategy focused on equitable access, mass-level skill development, and responsible application. He mentioned that through the India-AI Mission, a robust high-performance computing infrastructure is being established to ensure widespread access to AI benefits across India.
He announced that India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, themed 'Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya' (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), and extended an invitation to all G20 nations to participate in this initiative.
PM Modi highlighted the necessity of transitioning swiftly from focusing on 'Jobs of Today' to nurturing the 'Capabilities of Tomorrow' in the AI era. Reflecting on advancements made regarding talent mobility at the New Delhi G20 Summit, he suggested that the group should create a global framework for talent mobility in the upcoming years.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister reiterated India's commitment to global welfare, advocating for development that is sustainable, trade that is reliable, equitable finance, and progress that benefits everyone.