In a LinkedIn post titled ‘Celebrating AI and Indian talent’, PM Modi invited people to the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit 2023 to celebrate the country’s strides in AI and innovation.“I am confident you would love being a part of a vibrant platform as this,” he said. The summit, which will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam here from December 12 to 14, will have many interesting sessions, including the AI Expo, which will have 150 startups showcasing their strengths.
Elaborating the significance of AI, Modi posted, “Decades of fast-paced innovation and the power of human endeavour have brought to life what was once considered to be only in the realm of imagination. In this whirlwind of rapid advancement, AI is one area where its applications are expanding at an exponential rate. This revolutionary technology is now in the hands of a new generation – young, brilliant minds who are swiftly enriching its vast potential.”
Talking about the mushrooming startups in India, the PM said, “India, as one of the youngest nations with a vibrant startup ecosystem and a talented workforce, is poised to be an active contributor to the evolution of AI as the world leaps into a not-so-distant future. India offers solutions that are scalable, secure, affordable, sustainable, and replicable on a global scale. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative is a prime example of such pioneering efforts.”
“In the last 9-10 years, India and its citizens have leap-frogged with the help of technology. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that India achieved, in a matter of a few years, what took other countries a generation. This was possible through the fast-paced penetration of mobiles along with internet connectivity and scalable models for digital inclusion,” he said.
“Similarly, in the field of AI, India is looking to take a giant leap to empower its citizens. Be it serving citizens in their language or making education easier and personalised, be it making healthcare more accessible or be it making agriculture more informed,” the PM said.
“When India innovates, it does so to ensure that no one is left behind. When India leads, it does so to ensure that it can take everyone along towards the goal of the greater good,” he said.
With the same spirit in the realm of AI, India’s approach has been to enable a universal understanding and a conducive environment, steering the use of AI towards the betterment of humanity, Modi said. In this regard, forums such as the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), of which India is a co-founder, are crucial. The GPAI brings along 28 member countries and the EU as its members to guide the responsible development and use of AI.
Since its inception in June 2020, India has made significant contributions to GPAI, actively engaging in various initiatives to foster the development, deployment and adoption of open, safe, secure, and accountable AI. India’s election to its council in November 2022 reflects its dedication to Safe & Trusted AI.
As the Lead Chair of the GPAI, India reaffirms its commitment to harnessing technology, particularly AI, for the welfare of people, ensuring that nations of the Global South are not the last to reap its benefits. India is dedicated to clearing the path for a regulatory framework that ensures Safe and Trusted AI, bringing all nations together for widespread and enduring implementation.