This summit witnesses the presence of eminent personalities like Ashwini Vaishnaw, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the outgoing Chair of GPAI, Japan’s Minister Hiroshi Yoshida, and other ministers from member countries, along with renowned industrialists. India is experiencing a surge in AI innovation, especially driven by the youth exploring AI talent and new ideas. The enthusiasm in India for AI is palpable across various sectors, extending from cities to rural areas.
Before coming here, I had the opportunity to attend an AI expo where the impact of Artificial Intelligence on transforming lives was showcased. It was heartening to witness the ideas of selected youth under the YUVA AI initiative striving to bring about societal change through technology. Discussions about AI-related solutions in India are now reaching villages as well. Recently, we launched an AI chat-bot in agriculture, aiming to assist farmers with updates on application status, payment details, and government schemes.
Additionally, efforts are underway to completely transform India’s healthcare sector using AI. AI can play a crucial role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This mission aims to promote AI applications in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. We are also taking AI skills through our Industrial Training Institutes to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
AI can enhance our effectiveness, but it’s essential to uphold ethical considerations in its use. We have the “National AI Portal” to promote AI initiatives in the country. The ‘Eraavat’ initiative will soon become a common platform for research labs, industry, and startups.
We’re entering a new era with AI, and its scope extends far beyond just being a technological tool. It forms the cornerstone of building our future. AI’s power lies not only in connecting people but also in ensuring economic progress, equality, and social justice. Therefore, we need different types of inclusive AI for our future – embracing all ideas and making its development journey more inclusive will lead to equally inclusive outcomes.
Challenges like deep fake technology pose a global threat, as do cybersecurity risks, data theft, and the potential misuse of AI tools by terrorist organizations. Hence, it’s crucial to devise a solid plan to prevent the wrongful use of AI. During the G20 Presidency, we proposed a framework for Responsible Human-Centric AI governance, which received affirmation through the G20 New Delhi Declaration. Introducing a software watermark could help identify AI-generated information, ensuring users are aware of its limitations.
Governments possess various data related to schemes. Can we train AI tools using such data? Can we establish an audit mechanism categorizing AI tools based on their capabilities as red, yellow, or green? Moreover, AI can assist in reviving languages no longer spoken, like Sanskrit, and furthering Vedic mathematics and literature.
Creating opportunities for exchanging ideas will make this summit a great learning experience for every delegate involved.
