Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France as a co-chair of the AI Action Summit underscores India’s rise in the global AI landscape.
PM Modi, addressing the Summit in parish alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasized the need for ethical AI development, international, and India’s growing role in the global AL landscape.
“Artificial Intelligence is not just about technology; it is about humanity,” PM Modi stated, stressing the importance of AI being developed responsibly to benefit all sections of society. He highlighted India's commitment to ensuring AI remains a tool for good, balancing innovation with accountability
His address highlighted key opportunities for India, ranging from AI-driven economic growth to ensuring AI benefits the Global South.
10 key focus areas from PM Modi’s speech
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Democratizing AI access: PM Modi stressed India’s mission to ensure AI benefits are accessible to all, especially developing nations. “Governance is also about ensuring access to all, especially in the Global South,” he said.
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AI for Economic growth: he pointed out how AI can boost productivity across industries, from agriculture to healthcare, strengthening India’s position as a tech-driven economy aiming to sustainable development.
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India as a leader in AI Governance: as the lead chair of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) for 2024, Modi highlighted India’s role in setting ethical and governance strands for AI worldwide.
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Investment in AI skilling & workforce development: addressing job concerns PM Modi reassured, “History has shown that work does not disappear due to technology, only its nature changes.” He called for skilling and reskilling to prepare for an AI-driven future.
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AI for Public Good, Modi showcased India’s digital public infrastructure, stating, “India has built a digit public infrastructure at a very low cost for 1.4 billion people.” He stressed AI’s role in healthcare, education, and agriculture.
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Open-Source AI & transparency, he advocated for AI models that promote inclusivity and trust, emphasizing, “We must develop open-source systems that enhance trust and transparency.”
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Bias-free data set: PM Modi warned against AI models trained on biased data, stressing the need for diverse and inclusive data to ensure AI is fair and unbiased.
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AI in governance, he emphasized AI’s role in improving public services and efficiency, making governance more accessible and transparent.
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International collaboration in AI research, PM Modi called for stronger partnerships with global AI leaders to drive innovation, leveraging India’s strong tech ecosystem.
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AI & strategic partnerships. PM Modi’s visit also aimed to strengthen India-France ties, expanding AI cooperation between the two nations, in addition to existing defense and tech collaborations.
With PM Modi’s vision India is poised to expand AI-driven public services and governance, making administration more efficient and accessible. His emphasis on fostering innovation is set to attract global investment into AI research and startups, positioning India as a key player in the technological revolution. As AI reshapes the global economy, Modi’s strategic push positions India as a central force in its responsible and inclusive development. “AI should empower humanity, not overpower it,” he concluded, reinforcing India’s commitment to ethical AI growth