In a bold move to embrace the ever-expanding realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a global invitation to tech enthusiasts, innovators, and stakeholders for the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023. In a LinkedIn post, Modi emphasized the transformative impact of AI across diverse sectors and its potential to revolutionize technology, innovation, healthcare, education, agriculture, and more. Modi painted a vivid picture of the current era, highlighting the unprecedented advancements fueled by decades of innovation and human endeavor. He underscored the exponential growth of AI applications, now in the hands of a new generation of brilliant minds, swiftly unlocking its vast potential. His invitation was extended on social media platform X as well.
India’s Digital Prowess: A Global Exemplar
Amidst this technological whirlwind, Modi proudly showcased India’s digital prowess, offering solutions that are scalable, secure, affordable, sustainable, and replicable on a global scale. The prime minister lauded India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative as a prime example of pioneering efforts in this direction.
Over the past decade, India has experienced a transformative leap, facilitated by technology. Modi expressed that India achieved, in a matter of a few years, what took other countries a generation, attributing this rapid progress to the widespread penetration of mobiles, internet connectivity, and scalable models for digital inclusion. In the realm of AI, India is now poised to take a giant leap to empower its citizens.
AI for Inclusive Growth
Modi highlighted India’s multifaceted use of AI for various productive purposes, ranging from personalized education to accessible healthcare and informed agriculture. The prime minister emphasized that when India grows, it does so with an equitable and inclusive model of growth. Innovation and leadership, according to Modi, are geared towards ensuring that no one is left behind, aligning with the broader goal of the greater good.
Global Partnership on AI: A Crucial Forum
Underscoring the significance of forums like the GPAI, of which India is a co-founder, Modi emphasized the collaborative efforts essential for responsible AI development and usage. The GPAI, with 28 member countries and the EU, guides the responsible development of AI. Modi highlighted India’s active engagement and contributions to GPAI since its inception in June 2020, with the country’s election to its council in November 2022 reflecting its dedication to safe and trusted AI.
India’s Commitment to Safe and Trusted AI
As the Lead Chair of the GPAI, India reaffirms its commitment to harnessing technology, particularly AI, for the welfare of people. Modi expressed India’s dedication to paving the way for a regulatory framework ensuring safe and trusted AI, with the goal of bringing nations together for widespread and enduring implementation. The upcoming Summit promises intriguing sessions, including the AI Expo, featuring 150 startups showcasing their strengths, further solidifying India’s position on the global AI stage.
