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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized cultural exchange and AI’s role at WAVES 2025, calling it a microcosm of global creativity. He stressed the need for mindset shifts to prepare young talent for a digital-first creative economy. The summit, inaugurated by PM Modi, hosts 10,000 delegates, including policymakers and artists from 90+ countries. Jaishankar expressed confidence in the platform’s ability to address media and entertainment’s evolving challenges.

Key Points: Jaishankar Confident WAVES Summit Will Shape Global Media Future

  • Jaishankar co-chairs Global Media Dialogue with Ashwini Vaishnaw
  • Summit unites 10,000 delegates from 90+ nations
  • AI ethics and creative workforce key themes
  • PM Modi inaugurated India’s first global AV summit
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Confident that WAVES summit platform will deliberate on key issues before global media...: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar highlights AI, cultural exchange, and creative workforce at WAVES 2025, India’s premier media summit with 10,000 global delegates.

"World order under transformation today has a strong cultural dimension. Equally essential that we give voice to our traditions, heritage, ideas, and creativity. – EAM Jaishankar"

Mumbai, May 3

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the WAVES summit 2025 represents a "microcosm" of the global community and expressed confidence that the platform will deliberate on key issues before the global media, entertainment, and creative worlds.

"Delighted to co-chair along with my Cabinet colleague Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS L Murugan the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai. WAVE Summit rightly represents a microcosm of the global community, including content creators, policy makers, actors, writers, producers & visual artists," EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1918178149289914568

Jaishankar highlighted that, "World order under transformation today has a strong cultural dimension. Equally essential that we give voice to our traditions, heritage, ideas, practices and creativity."

Jaishankar said that physical logistics, alongside digital connectivity, is vital for creating a global workforce.

"For a global workplace and global workforce, there is an accompanying need for shifts in mindsets, frameworks, policies, and practices. Crucial that young talent is made ready for an age of creative-coms, creative sports & creative collabs through skills diffusion," he stated.

He added that Artificial intelligence holds numerous possibilities, and all new advancements come with their own challenges, as AI is bringing about deep changes in various domains.

"Era of AI holds possibilities beyond imagination. The responsible use of emerging technologies will be an increasing preoccupation. So will be reducing bias, democratizing content and prioritizing its ethics," he said.

"Confident that WAVE Summit platform will deliberate on the key issues before the global media, entertainment, and creative worlds," Jaishankar added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 on Thursday. More than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups participate from over 90 countries. The four-day event began on May 1 and will continue until May 4.

WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It brings together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great to see India taking leadership in global media dialogues! 🇮🇳 WAVES summit shows our soft power is growing. Hope we can showcase our rich cultural heritage while embracing new tech like AI. Jaishankar sir always presents India's case so well on global stage.
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Priya M.
As a media student, I'm excited about the focus on preparing young talent! The creative economy is where India can truly shine. But hope they discuss fair compensation for artists too - many talented people struggle despite India's entertainment boom.
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Arjun S.
While the summit is impressive, I hope we don't just copy Western media models. India's storytelling traditions - from epics to folk tales - are unique. Our content should reflect Indian values first, then go global. Good that Jaishankar mentioned traditions and heritage.
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Sunita R.
Mumbai is perfect host city - our film industry already connects East and West! 😊 Hope WAVES leads to more international collaborations. But wish they'd included more regional language creators - India's diversity is our strength.
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Vikram J.
AI discussion is timely but we need safeguards. Hollywood strikes show how tech can threaten artists. India must lead in ethical AI use that protects creators while embracing innovation. Good initiative by Modi government - hope it delivers real outcomes.
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Neha P.
Impressive scale! 90 countries participating shows India's growing influence. But hope this isn't just talk - we need policies that actually help small creators compete with global giants. The digital divide is real even within India. More focus needed on grassroots talent.

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