Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for the democratisation of artificial intelligence (AI), urging that the technology be made human-centric and aligned with the welfare of all, particularly for the Global South.
PM Modi said that to ensure humans are not reduced to mere raw material for AI models, the technology must be democratised. “We must give AI an open sky and also keep the command in our hands, like GPS. GPS shows us the way, but the final call on which direction we should go is ours. The direction in which we take AI today will determine our future,” he said.
AI as a transformative force
“When signals were first transmitted wirelessly, no one imagined that the entire world would one day be connected in real time. Artificial intelligence is such a transformation of human history. What we are seeing today, what we are predicting, is just the beginning of its impact,” he added.
PM Modi cautions against AI’s misuse
PM Modi warned against deepfakes and fabricated content, saying they bring instability to open societies.
He also made three suggestions for the ethical use of AI. “First, while respecting data sovereignty, we should create a clear data framework for AI training. Second, AI platforms must keep their safety rules very clear and transparent. Third, AI requires clear human values. Technology may be powerful, but direction will always be determined by human beings,” he said.
India leading, shaping AI revolution: PM
The Prime Minister said that India is not just a part of the AI revolution, but is leading and shaping it. “India not only builds technology but also adopts it at an unprecedented pace,” he said.
“Some people have doubts about new technology. But the way the younger generation is embracing AI is unprecedented. There has also been tremendous enthusiasm here regarding the AI Summit exhibition,” he added.
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(With inputs from agencies)
