AI will remain incomplete without India, asserts PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that no matter what the world does with artificial intelligence (AI), it will remain incomplete without India.

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In a three-hour marathon conversation with American AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, the prime minister said he is making “this statement very responsibly.”

“One thing I’m about to say might sound strong, and it may even upset some people, but since you've asked, I’ll speak openly from my heart. No matter what the world does with AI, it will remain incomplete without India. I’m making this statement very responsibly,” said the PM.

“Tell me, you've heard my speech at the AI Summit in Paris on global cooperation. What do you think? Can anyone develop AI entirely on their own? What is your perspective on this?” he asked the host.

Modi stressed that AI development is fundamentally a collaboration.

“Everyone involved supports one another through shared experiences and learning. India isn’t just developing theoretical AI models. It is actively working on and bringing to life AI-driven applications for very specific use cases to ensure that GPU access is available to every section of society,” the Prime Minister informed.

Modi also said that with AI, humans are now being forced to reflect on what it truly means to be human, and this is the real power of AI which cannot replace us humans.