- Prime Minister Modi addressed the session on 'Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence' at the G7 Summit in Evian, France.
- During his address, PM Modi emphasized that technology can lead to progress only when it is democratised, stating that for India, AI means 'All Inclusive'.
- He urged world leaders to place human values at the centre of AI development and called for global cooperation to ensure the technology is deployed safely.
- PM Modi highlighted that AI policies must focus on expanding human potential and described AI as 'one of the most transformative technologies' ever created by humanity.
- He pointed out the risks of deepfakes and emphasized that AI should be a force for inclusion and shared progress, not one that widens existing divides.
- PM Modi elaborated that India's approach to AI is anchored in the principles of inclusivity, security, and public good.
- He made four suggestions for AI development, including that AI systems should be safe-by-design and that there should be effective global cooperation to deal with deepfakes, misinformation, and cyber fraud.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the G7 Summit in Evian, advocating for a human-centric approach to AI and emphasizing that technology must be democratized to foster progress. He stated, "Technology can lead to progress only when it is democratised," highlighting India's significant role in global digital transactions.2
Modi described AI as "one of the most transformative technologies ever created by humanity", urging leaders to prioritize human values in its development. He noted, "AI should become a force for inclusion and shared progress, not one that widens existing divides." He also referenced the importance of global cooperation in ensuring the safe deployment of AI technologies.6
The Prime Minister outlined four key suggestions for AI governance: systems should be safe-by-design, deployment must follow common standards, there should be effective cooperation against misinformation, and benefits must reach the Global South. He reiterated that cyberspace should be treated as a "Global Public Good", emphasizing that no nation can be secure unless all are secure.
Concluding his remarks, Modi stated that AI must expand human potential, empower choices, and protect dignity, reaffirming India's commitment to these principles in collaboration with global partners.
“At the G7 Summit, PM Modi highlighted the importance of human-centric AI and called for global cooperation to ensure safe technology deployment. He stressed that AI should empower ordinary people and be a force for inclusion.”
