Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now writing codes of humanity in this century and its potential in transforming millions of lives is absolutely amazing to see and perceive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday.
Addressing the jam-packed, two-day 'AI Action Summit' alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and other global leaders, PM Modi said the world must democratise technology and AI can help meet that goal.
"AI is already reshaping our polity, economy, security and even our society. AI is writing the code for humanity in this century," said the Prime Minister.
PM Modi further stated that AI is developing at an unprecedented scale and speed, and being adopted and deployed faster than ever before globally, including in India.
"Governance is also about ensuring access to all, especially in the Global South. It is where AI can help transform millions of lives by improving health, education, agriculture and more," said PM Modi, adding that there is a need for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards.
India and France have worked together for years through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
"As we advance our partnership in AI, it is a natural progression from sustainability to innovation to shape a smarter and responsible future. AI models must also be efficient and sustainable in size, data needs and resources requirements," the Prime Minister noted.
Hailing the country's digital public infrastructure (DPI) which is built around an open and accessible network, the Prime Minister said it offers wide range of applications to “modernise our economy, reform governance and transform the lives of our people."
The AI Action Summit has brought together global leaders and top tech CEOs to discuss the future of AI, with a strong emphasis on innovation and ethical development.
PM Modi arrived in Paris on Monday, landing at Orly Airport before heading to the Elysee Palace for a dinner hosted by President Macron. The dinner saw the presence of several dignitaries, including US Vice President JD Vance.
During their meeting on the sidelines of the dinner, PM Modi congratulated Vance on his victory in the US Presidential elections.
Beyond the AI Summit, PM Modi's visit will include significant bilateral engagements with President Macron. The two leaders will address the India-France CEOs Forum and hold discussions in both restricted and delegation-level formats, focusing on economic collaboration, technology partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Bangladesh embankment issue communicated to Centre: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, for the first time, breaking his silence over the construction of embankments by the Bangladesh government along the state’s international borders, on Tuesday said that the matters have been communicated to the Centre.
US, Russia, UAE, Iran condemn terrorist attack in Kashmir, express solidarity with India
Expressing their condolences over the terrorist attack in which at least 16 tourists, including two foreigners, were killed and 20 other tourists and locals injured in the Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday, US, Russia, the UAE and Iran have condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.
‘Entire country stands united against terror’: Sonia Gandhi on Pahalgam attack
Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that the entire country stands united against the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
21st century will be prosperous if India-US work together: JD Vance
US Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday said that the 21st century will be prosperous if India and the US work together.
1.42 lakh girl students received self-defense training in Tripura: CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the foremost aim of the BJP government is to provide quality and proper education to the students and the infrastructure of around 123 schools would be developed along with the filling up of the vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan & LoP Satheesan condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in J&K’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.
16 killed in Pahalgam terror attack, Home Minister chairs security review meeting, security operations launched
At least 16 tourists, including two foreigners, were killed and 20 other tourists & locals injured in a terror attack in Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday, even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar to chair an urgent review meeting
Pawan Khera condemns Pahalgam terror attack, urges govt to call all-party meeting
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera strongly condemned the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and called on the government to take immediate action.