Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inaugural ceremony of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023
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New Delhi: India will launch a national artificial intelligence (AI) mission to boost the healthcare, agriculture and education sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit in New Delhi on Tuesday.
“The mission will help startups and innovators and promote agriculture, healthcare and education sectors,” Modi said. The national AI portal, which was launched earlier this year, will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting these initiatives, he added.
He further added that through AI training institutes, the country is skilling those in tier II/III cities, so they aren't left behind from the emerging technology, which he said has the power to transform lives and bring social change, along with helping in achieving sustainable development goals.
“We have prepared government policies and programs inspired by the spirit of 'AI For All'. Our endeavour is to take full advantage of the capabilities of AI for social development and inclusive growth. India is fully committed to responsible and ethical use of AI," Modi said.
While espousing the positives of AI, Modi also highlighted the challenges posed by the darker aspects of AI, and the need to exercise extreme caution when using it. “I believe that the suggestions and ideas emerging from this summit will help us safeguard the world from the potential risks and challenges posed by the darker aspects of AI," he said.
Among the threats he mentioned are deep fake renditions, cybersecurity, data theft, and the possibility of this technology falling into the hands of terrorists. “We need a concrete plan to stop the misuse of AI,” he said.
To this end, the PM has urged for the creation of a global consensus based framework for regulating AI and mitigating the risks posed by it. Expressing optimism on the possibility that the GPAI, under India’s presidency, will come up with a draft for the framework, he said that all countries must work together to build trust on the technology and build protocols for its ethical use.