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India, Netherlands Push Ethical AI: PM Schoof Warns Against Rushed Innovation

Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof emphasized that artificial intelligence innovation must not outpace necessary safeguards during discussions at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He warned that deploying AI without adequate reliability, transparency, and accountability risks generating misinformation and fake news. Schoof called for thoughtfully designed democratic regulation to balance innovation with public trust. The summit also saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Schoof meet to deepen bilateral cooperation in digital technologies, semiconductors, and green hydrogen.

Key Points: India-Netherlands Ethical AI Partnership: PM Schoof on Safeguards

  • Ethical AI partnership
  • Need for reliability & transparency
  • Risk of misinformation
  • Democratic regulation essential
  • Cooperation on tech & green energy
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"Innovation should not be rushed without safeguards": PM Schoof backs India-Netherlands push for ethical, trustworthy AI

Dutch PM Dick Schoof stresses responsible AI development with India, warning against innovation without reliability and transparency safeguards.

"Innovation should not be rushed without safeguards. - Prime Minister Dick Schoof"

New Delhi, February 19

Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday said that innovation in artificial intelligence must not be accelerated at the cost of safeguards, stressing the need for responsible development as part of the growing India-Netherlands partnership on ethical AI.

Responding to a question from ANI during a press conference on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Schoof said both countries aim to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring it is developed and deployed responsibly.

"We want to take full advantage of the artificial intelligence offers while at the same time ensuring that it is developed and used responsibly. Innovation should not be rushed without safeguards," he said.

The Dutch Prime Minister cautioned against the unchecked deployment of AI systems, warning that inadequate safeguards around reliability, transparency and accountability could result in misinformation and the spread of fake news.

"If AI systems are deployed without adequate reliability, transparency and accountability, they risk generating misinformation and unreliable outcomes, including the spread of fake news," Schoof stated.

Emphasising the need for democratic oversight, he said regulation must strike a balance between innovation and public trust.

"Democratic regulation of AI is essential. Governance frameworks must be thoughtfully designed -- not delayed indefinitely -- but implemented in a way that balances innovation with public trust," he added.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with both leaders discussing ways to deepen cooperation across digital technologies, semiconductors, green hydrogen and other key sectors.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Met Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit. The Netherlands has made significant strides in the digital and AI world, and our nations will work together in these sectors."

The Prime Minister said the two leaders deliberated on strengthening bilateral linkages in critical and emerging areas, including semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen, talent mobility and counterterrorism cooperation.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has brought together world leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss responsible AI development, digital public infrastructure and international cooperation in technology.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I completely agree. The hype is real, but so are the risks. Fake news is already a huge problem here. AI could make it 10x worse if not developed ethically from the start. Good to see international cooperation on this.
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Priya S
Finally, leaders are talking sense! We've seen what happens when social media was unleashed without proper thought. We cannot let the same happen with AI. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While I agree with the need for safeguards, I hope this doesn't become an excuse for excessive bureaucracy that stifles our startups. The balance PM Schoof mentioned is key. We need to innovate fast but smart.
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Vikram M
The partnership on semiconductors and green hydrogen is the real win here. AI needs chips, and we need energy. This is strategic thinking for the next decade. Good move by PM Modi.
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Kavya N
Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. We've had enough of black-box algorithms deciding things. If AI is to be used in governance, healthcare, or finance, every citizen must know how and why decisions are made.

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