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Prasoon Joshi: India's Cultural Wisdom Will Guide Global AI Leadership

Lyricist and CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi asserts that India's cultural and philosophical heritage positions it to assimilate and lead in the global AI landscape. He draws parallels between AI's democratization of knowledge and Indian philosophies like anekant vaad (multiple viewpoints) and Advaita Vedanta (non-duality). Joshi emphasizes that while AI accelerates production, human judgment and values must remain central. He challenges critics by pointing to India's significant influence and progress in tech hubs like Silicon Valley as proof of its capability to guide the AI conversation for human benefit.

Key Points: India to Lead in AI Through Cultural Assimilation: Prasoon Joshi

  • India's cultural history key to AI leadership
  • AI expands creativity but humans lead judgment
  • Philosophy of anekant vaad aligns with AI's inclusivity
  • India's progress in Silicon Valley showcases capability
  • Discussion on human-AI connection best suited for India
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Prasoon Joshi says India will assimilate and lead in the world of AI courtesy our cultural history

CBFC Chair Prasoon Joshi says India's philosophy of anekant vaad and Advaita Vedanta positions it to assimilate and guide global AI development.

"India is a place of positive thinking... Indian culture has the great art of assimilation. - Prasoon Joshi"

Mumbai, Feb 17

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi, who is also the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, attended a special panel of Motion Picture Association, in association with FICCI at AI Impact Summit 2026.

After the panel discussion, he spoke with IANS, and shared his thoughts on the AI boom and India's global stature in the world of AI.

The discussion underscored that while AI is accelerating production capabilities and expanding creative possibilities, storytelling, judgment and value systems remain firmly led by the human beings.

He told IANS, "India is a place of positive thinking. If you look at our country's tradition, like in Jainism, in Jain philosophy, there is anekant vaad. There are different points of views. We call them Sat, Vipraha, Bahuda, Vadanti. That you can see the truth in different ways. So, we believe in bringing different views on one platform. AI is making everything available to everyone. Between you and me. This is in a way like Advaita Vedanta. There will be no difference between you and me. You have the same knowledge. You have it. I have it too. So, according to the order of the universe, it is absolutely correct".

He further mentioned, "There is no big or small. Everyone has a kind of knowledge. So, in a way, it is connecting. If there is a discussion on this in India, what could be a better place than this? And if someone criticizes India on this, then go and see what India is doing in Silicon Valley. How much progress we have in this area".

"Our main influence is in this area. Indian culture has the great art of assimilation. So, how does AI connect with humans? And how does AI work for the benefit of humans? There can be no place in the world more suitable for this discussion than India", he added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I appreciate the sentiment, but we need more than philosophical talk. We need massive investment in R&D and education to actually lead. Hope the government is listening.
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Priya S
Absolutely true! Our strength is in our diversity of thought and ability to adapt. Silicon Valley is proof of Indian talent. Now we need to create that ecosystem here at home. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
While I admire the optimism, let's be practical. We have a long way to go in basic digital literacy and infrastructure before we can talk about leading the world in AI. First things first.
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Rohit P
He's right about the Indian art of assimilation. We've always taken the best from everywhere and made it our own. AI should be used for solving our real problems - agriculture, healthcare, education.
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Michael C
Interesting to hear these concepts applied to technology. The emphasis on human judgment and values guiding AI is crucial. Every country should have this discussion with their own cultural lens.

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