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PM Modi to CEOs: No Compromise on Ethical AI, Data Security Crucial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top CEOs and AI experts, stressing that there must be no compromise on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence. He highlighted the importance of a transparent, secure, and impartial AI ecosystem that reflects India's character and values. The interaction, ahead of the IndiaAI Impact Summit, saw CEOs express support for achieving self-sufficiency in AI technology. PM Modi urged the use of indigenous tech across sectors and positioned India's scale and democracy as a unique trust proposition for global AI efforts.

Key Points: PM Modi Stresses Ethical AI Use in Meeting with Top CEOs

  • Ethical AI is non-negotiable
  • Data security and tech democratisation vital
  • India's AI must reflect national values
  • CEOs back self-sufficiency in AI tech
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There should be no compromise on ethical use of AI, PM Modi tells CEOs

PM Modi tells CEOs there should be no compromise on ethical AI, highlighting data security and India's AI mission ahead of the IndiaAI Impact Summit.

"There should be no compromise on the ethical use of AI - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told top CEOs and experts working in the field of Artificial Intelligence that there should be no compromise on the ethical use of AI.

The Prime Minister was interacting with the CEOs in a meeting held at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence, in the run-up to the IndiaAI Impact Summit in February. The session was aimed at fostering strategic collaborations, showcasing AI innovations, and accelerating India's AI mission goals.

PM Modi highlighted the importance of data security and the democratisation of technology. He said that there should be no compromise on the ethical use of AI and emphasised the need to ensure an ecosystem which is transparent, impartial, and secure. India's AI ecosystem should reflect the character and values of the nation, he added.

The high-level roundtable saw participation from CEOs of companies working in AI, including Wipro, TCS, HCL Tech, Zoho Corporation, LTI Mindtree, Jio Platforms Ltd, AdaniConnex, Nxtra Data and Netweb Technologies, along with experts from IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras and IIT Bombay. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada also participated in the interaction.

During the interaction, the CEOs expressed strong support towards the goal of becoming self-sufficient in AI technology. They also acknowledged the efforts and resources the government is putting to put India as a leader in AI on the global stage.

The Prime Minister emphasised the need to embrace new technology in all spheres and use it to contribute to national growth. He also urged the use of indigenous technology across key sectors.

While speaking about the upcoming AI Impact Summit, he highlighted that all individuals and companies should leverage the summit to explore new opportunities and leapfrog on the growth path. He also stated that through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India has demonstrated its technical prowess, and this can be replicated in the field of AI as well.

The Prime Minister highlighted that India has a unique proposition of scale, diversity and democracy, due to which the world trusts India's digital infrastructure. In line with his vision of 'AI for All', he stated that we need to create an impact with our technology as well as inspire the world. He also urged the CEOs and experts to make India a fertile destination for all global AI efforts.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Absolutely agree with the PM. Data security is paramount. We've seen UPI's success because people trusted it. For AI to truly take off in India, building that same public trust through ethical frameworks is non-negotiable. Good to see top minds in the room.
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Rohit P
Hoping the talk on 'indigenous technology' translates into real support for Indian startups and not just big corporates. The ecosystem needs funding, clear regulations, and talent retention. The summit is a good platform, but execution is key.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the emphasis on ethics is refreshing. The global AI race can't be won by cutting corners. India's scale and digital infra give it a unique advantage to build responsible AI. Excited for the Impact Summit!
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Karthik V
The point about AI reflecting India's character and values is deep. It shouldn't just mimic Western models. Our diversity should be its strength, training data must be inclusive of all languages and contexts. A challenging but necessary goal.
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Michael C
While the intent is good, I hope this isn't just talk. "No compromise on ethics" is easy to say, harder to implement with enforceable laws. We need a concrete, transparent regulatory framework that involves public consultation, not just CEO roundtables.
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