‘AI for all’: PM Modi pitches for inclusive use of technology at G-7 Summit

At the G-7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged world leaders to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies inclusively.

India believes in the inclusive use of artificial intelligence and its creative applications, according to Modi, who was describing the nation’s approach to AI at the G-7 Summit’s Outreach session on Artificial Intelligence and Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean. In technological sectors, he demanded an end to monopolies.

“We must work together to make sure that everyone in society benefits from technology. We must make sure that technology improves everyone’s potential and eliminates societal divides, expanding rather than contracting the range of human potential. It ought to be not only our goal but also our obligation. The monopoly rights over technology must be transformed into universal rights. Technology must be used creatively as well as destructively. “Only then can we establish the basis for a society that is inclusive,” Modi stated in Hindi during the G-7 Summit.

At the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Modi is in the Italian region of Apulia, in the city of Fasano, to attend the G-7 Summit. Even though it is not a part of the G-7, a coalition of developed Western democracies, India frequently attends summits as a special invitee.

Modi met in private with the presidents of France, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during the G-7 Summit. Additionally, he has appointments with Meloni and US President Joe Biden.

Following his address in the Outreach session, Modi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he “highlighted a wide range of subjects, notably, the wide scale usage of technology for human progress”.

The significance of cyber security has also been emphasized by the growth of technology in many facets of human existence. discussed how India is using AI to further its development. Modi continued, “It is crucial that AI continue to be accountable, transparent, safe, and accessible.

Modi outlines India’s AI vision

“AI for all” is how Modi articulated India’s AI policy.

As the chair of the Global Partnership for AI, Modi pointed out that India is a founding member of the organization and is actively fostering collaboration in the field. He also emphasized how crucial it is that AI be focused on people.

“India is striving to create a better future with its human-centric approach,” stated Modi. One of the first nations to have a national AI policy is India. We launched AI Mission this year based on it. This mission’s central tenet is “AI for All.”

Modi went on to highlight India’s efforts in the field of artificial intelligence, saying, “We emphasized the significance of global governance of AI at the G-20 Summit last year during our presidency. We would keep collaborating with all countries to make AI accountable, transparent, equitable, safe, and accessible in the future.”

Modi on energy & India’s Africa outreach

According to Modi, the four pillars of India’s energy strategy are acceptability, affordability, accessibility, and availability.

Reiterating his pledge to reduce carbon emissions in India to net zero by 2070, Modi stated that his country is still the only one adhering to the commitments made during the UN Climate Change Conference.

Modi reiterated the country’s resolve to becoming developed by 2047, adding that this objective is inclusive and applicable on a global scale. He stated that although the Global South has been negatively impacted by global upheavals and conflicts, India is still dedicated to bringing up these issues.

The Global South is a term that India has been using for the world’s developing nations.

“India has always considered it a responsibility to raise the priorities and concerns of the nation of the Global South on the world stage,” Modi added, highlighting India’s commitment to Africa. Africa has been given top priority in these activities by India. During our presidency, we are honored to have added the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G-20. India has remained dedicated to the stability, security, and economic and social advancement of all countries and will do so going forward.