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PM Modi while addressing AI Action Summit in Paris said that AI is writing the code for humanity, shaping our polity, economy and even society.
FollowPrime Minister Narendra Modi, co-hosting the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, said that AI is writing the code for humanity, and shaping our politics, economy, and even the society.
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In his address, PM Modi emphasized India’s unique approach to building AI infrastructure, its leadership in digital public platforms, and the importance of global cooperation to ensure AI benefits humanity as a whole. He also reflected on the long-standing India-France partnership, positioning their collaboration in AI as a natural extension of their joint efforts in sustainability and innovation. Key highlights from his address:
India’s unique AI model and global responsibility
PM Modi said that India is developing its own large language model to reflect the country's vast diversity. He highlighted India’s unique public-private partnership model, which pools resources like computing power and makes them accessible to startups and researchers at affordable rates. “India is ready to share its experience and expertise to ensure that the future of AI is for good and for all,” he said. Addressing ethical concerns, Modi added, “Some people worry about machines becoming superior in intelligence to humans, but no one holds the key to our collective future and shared destiny other than us humans. That sense of responsibility must guide us.”
India-France partnership: From solar energy to sustainable AI
Reflecting on the long-standing collaboration between India and France, Modi noted, “India and France have worked together for years through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance to harness the power of the sun. Advancing our partnership to AI is a natural progression from sustainability to innovation, shaping a smarter and more responsible future.” He stressed that sustainable AI goes beyond clean energy use, emphasizing efficiency in model size, data needs, and resource requirements. “After all, the human brain manages to compose poetry and design spaceships using less power than most light bulbs,” he remarked.
India’s digital public infrastructure and leadership in AI adoption
PM Modi also spotlighted India’s successful digital transformation, stating, “India has built a digital public infrastructure for over 1.4 billion people at a very low cost. It’s designed around an open and accessible network, with regulations and diverse applications that modernize our economy, reform governance, and transform lives.” He underscored India’s leadership in AI adoption and data privacy solutions, noting, “Today, India leads in AI adoption and techno-legal solutions on data privacy. We also have one of the world’s largest AI talent pools.”
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