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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need for transparent, inclusive, and reliable global governance in Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging both developed and developing nations to actively participate in this technological revolution. Speaking at the third AI Action Summit in Paris, co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi stressed the importance of global cooperation in AI for the benefit of humanity.
AI Governance: A Divided Approach Between the US and Europe
The summit highlighted the growing divide between the United States and European countries over AI regulation.
- The US opposes excessive AI regulations, favoring a market-driven approach.
- European nations, on the other hand, advocate for stricter AI controls to ensure ethical and safe AI development.
- The meeting was particularly significant given China’s rapid advancements in AI, pushing democratic nations to develop a unified strategy to address AI-related challenges.
PM Modi’s Vision: AI for the Global South
During his speech, PM Modi strongly advocated for AI accessibility for developing and poor nations in the Global South.
- India is home to one of the largest pools of trained AI professionals and is actively developing its own large language model tailored to its linguistic and cultural diversity.
- He highlighted India’s willingness to share its AI expertise with the world to promote global development.
AI and Employment: Will Jobs Be Lost?
Addressing concerns over AI replacing human jobs, PM Modi dismissed fears that AI would lead to mass unemployment.
- He asserted that technology does not eliminate jobs but transforms them, changing the nature of work rather than replacing human labor.
- India is committed to using AI for positive transformation, ensuring that technology serves humanity rather than disrupts it.
"AI Will Shape the Future of Humanity"
PM Modi described the current AI revolution as just the beginning, predicting that AI will reshape humanity in the coming decades.
- While some fear that AI might surpass human intelligence, he reassured that humans remain in control of shaping AI’s future.
- Responsible AI governance will ensure that AI remains a tool for empowerment rather than a threat.
Global AI Roadmap: 60 Countries Issue Joint Statement
Following the summit, 60 countries signed a joint statement emphasizing the need for AI to be inclusive, ethical, and safe.
- The US did not sign the statement, as Vice President JD Vance publicly opposed Europe’s push for strict AI regulations.
- The statement highlighted AI’s role in bridging the digital divide, ensuring that AI benefits are shared equally across the world.
