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Jaishankar outlined how technology and cultural inclusivity can drive India’s 2047 development vision at WAVES 2025. He stressed ethical AI use and skills diffusion to prepare youth for a dynamic global workplace. The summit unites creators and startups across film, OTT, and emerging tech sectors. His speech highlighted pluralism as key to democratizing the international system.

Key Points: Jaishankar Links Innovation and AI Ethics to Viksit Bharat Vision

  • Jaishankar emphasizes ethical AI use for global inclusivity
  • Calls for mindset shifts to harness youth talent
  • Highlights WAVES 2025 as India’s premier AVGC-XR and AI summit
  • Stresses democratizing content to counter colonial-era biases
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EAM Jaishankar highlights role of innovation, technology in building Viksit Bharat at WAVES 2025

EAM Jaishankar at WAVES 2025 stresses tech-driven inclusivity and youth readiness for Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.

"Innovation is key to the leapfrogging that will create Viksit Bharat by 2047 – S Jaishankar"

Mumbai, May 2

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted the crucial role of culture, innovation, and technology in building Viksit Bharat by 2047. He also stressed the need to make the global system more inclusive by giving voice to different traditions, heritages, ideas, and creativity.

Jaishankar also spoke about the importance of innovation, the ethical use of technology, such as AI, and preparing young talent for a rapidly changing world.

While addressing the second day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES), Jaishankar said, "The process of change has a strong cultural dimension. The world is intrinsically and essentially diverse, and pluralism has been suppressed in the past by both colonialism and big power dominance. To democratise the international system, we must give voice to our traditions, heritage, ideas, and creativity. This can be best achieved by harnessing the power of technology more effectively. Innovation is key to the leapfrogging that will create Viksit Bharat by 2047"

He added, "We need accompanying shifts in mindsets, frameworks, policies, and practices to build a global workplace and workforce. Remember, neither talent nor tasking will be stationary. Smoother mobility can contribute to stronger creativity. Today, there is a surfeit of information, and the challenge is getting attention. It is particularly important that young talent is made ready for it, including through skills diffusion. Every advancement has its issues, and AI will be no different. Even as the politics of this era will grapple with authenticity concerns, businesses will have to deal with new intellectual property challenges as they promote innovation and creativity for all. The responsible use of emerging technologies will be an increasing preoccupation. Reducing bias, democratising content, and prioritising its ethics are all part of the emerging discourse."

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. From film and OTT to AVGC-XR, comics, AI, and broadcasting, the event encompasses the entire spectrum of media and emerging technologies.

The four-day event, which began on May 1, will run from May 1 to May 4.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally someone talking about making technology inclusive! Our youth deserve equal opportunities in this digital age. But I hope the government backs these words with proper funding for tech education in rural areas too. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone working in animation, WAVES 2025 is exactly what our creative industry needed! The focus on democratizing content while addressing AI ethics is spot on. Hope this leads to more Indian stories reaching global audiences through ethical tech.
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Amit S.
Good vision but implementation is key. We've heard such speeches before - what concrete steps will ensure our small towns get access to these tech opportunities? The digital divide is real and needs urgent attention.
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Sunita R.
Loved the emphasis on cultural dimension of technology! Our ancient knowledge systems combined with modern tech can create wonders. Hope we see more Sanskrit-AI projects and traditional art forms preserved through XR technologies.
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Vikram J.
The mention of intellectual property challenges is crucial. Many Indian creators lose out because our IP laws aren't tech-ready. Hope this summit leads to policy changes that protect our innovators while promoting collaboration.
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Neha P.
While the vision is inspiring, I worry about the ethical use part. We've seen how social media algorithms create divides. Hope the 'Viksit Bharat' tech model prioritizes mental health and social harmony over just economic growth. Balance is key!

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