Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (February 18) described artificial intelligence as a transformative force, cautioning that, when used in a “directionless” manner, it can cause disruption, but guided properly, it becomes a solution. He was speaking at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi.
PM Modi further stated that the main aim of the AI Impact Summit was to transform AI from being machine-centric to being human-centric and to make it sensitive and responsive.
“AI is a transformative power. If directionless, it becomes a disruption; if the right direction is found, it becomes a solution. How to make AI from machine-centric to human-centric, how to make it sensitive and responsive, this is the basic objective of this Global AI Impact Summit,” said PM Modi.
“The theme of this summit clearly reflects the perspective from which India views AI. Welfare of all, the happiness of all. This is our benchmark…,” he added as quoted by YEARS.
PM Modi unveiled what he called the “MANAV” vision for artificial intelligence at the AI Impact Summit, setting out a framework he described as grounded in human values. The acronym, as he presented it, stands for moral and ethical systems; accountable governance; national sovereignty; accessible and inclusive; and valid and legitimate, principles he said should guide the development and deployment of AI.
“…We must make skilling, reskilling, and lifelong learning a mass movement. The future of work will be inclusive, trusted, and human-centric. If we move forward together, artificial intelligence will elevate the potential of humanity,” the PM said.
“… We have to have a big vision and shoulder an equally big responsibility. Along with the present generation, we also have to worry about what form of AI we will hand over to the coming generations. Therefore, the real question today is not what Artificial Intelligence can do in the future. The question is, what do we do with Artificial Intelligence in the present? Such questions have come before humanity before. The most powerful example is nuclear power. We have seen its destruction, and its positive contribution has also been seen…”,” he added.
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