Narendra Modi Invites Global Tech Leaders to GPAI Summit 2023 for AI Revolution

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm invitation to tech enthusiasts, innovators, and stakeholders worldwide, urging their participation in the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023. In a LinkedIn post, Modi emphasized the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across diverse sectors, highlighting its positive influence on technology, innovation, healthcare, education, agriculture, and more.

"We are living in a very interesting time period. Decades of fast-paced innovation and the power of human endeavor have brought to life what was once considered to be only in the realm of imagination. In this whirlwind of rapid advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one area where its applications are expanding at an exponential rate," wrote Modi.

Describing India as one of the youngest nations with a vibrant start-up ecosystem and a talented workforce, Modi expressed India's readiness to actively contribute to the evolution of AI on a global scale. He cited India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative as a prime example of pioneering efforts.

"In the last 9-10 years, India and its citizens have leap-frogged with the help of technology. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that India achieved, in a matter of a few years, what took other countries a generation," Modi added, highlighting India's achievements in mobile penetration, internet connectivity, and scalable models for digital inclusion.

Modi emphasized the multifaceted use of AI in India, ranging from personalized education and accessible healthcare to informed agriculture. He stated, "Be it serving citizens in their language, making education easier and personalized, making healthcare more accessible, or making agriculture more informed, India is using AI for various productive purposes."

The Prime Minister underscored the inclusive and equitable approach of India's growth model, ensuring that innovation and leadership benefit everyone. He lauded forums like GPAI, of which India is a co-founder, bringing together 28 member countries and the EU to guide the responsible development and use of AI.

India's active contributions to GPAI since its inception in June 2020 were acknowledged by Modi, and he highlighted India's election to its council in November 2022 as a reflection of its commitment to safe and trusted AI. Modi, as the Lead Chair of GPAI, reaffirmed India's dedication to harnessing AI for the welfare of people, especially in the Global South.

"The Summit will have many interesting sessions, including the AI Expo, which will have 150 StartUps showcasing their strengths," Modi concluded, promising an engaging and insightful event focused on Safe and Trusted AI. Stay tuned for updates on this dynamic intersection of technology and global collaboration