Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi in a podcast with MIT scientist and American podcaster Lex Fridman said “Without genuine human intelligence, AI (artificial intelligence) can’t thrive or progress sustainably”.

Lex Fridman podcast is renowned for hosting influential individuals and has featured global leaders and tech giants including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and now Prime Minister Modi.

In this podcast, PM Modi emphasised that India’s strength lies in its young and talented population, a crucial asset for AI development. He stated, “Without genuine human intelligence, AI can’t thrive or progress sustainably, and that real intelligence exists abundantly in India’s youth and talent pool. And I believe that’s our greatest asset”.

Modi said the global AI landscape will remain incomplete without India’s involvement. He said, “I speak openly from my heart. No matter what the world does with AI, it will remain incomplete without India. I’m making this statement very responsibly”.

Modi emphasised the importance of global collaboration in AI development. He told Fridman, “I believe AI development is fundamentally a collaboration. Everyone involved supports one another through shared experiences and learning”.

Prime Minster also said India is concentrating on AI applications to solve real problems for its people.

Modi said, “We have already created a unique marketplace-based model to ensure its broad accessibility. A significant mindset shift is taking place in India, though historical influences, traditional government procedures or the lack of strong support infrastructure made us appear as lagging behind others”.

Modi also addressed the ongoing debate between technology and humanity. He expressed his confidence in the human ability to navigate and leverage technology for positive outcomes.

He also said, “I firmly believe that no technology can ever replace the boundless creativity and imagination of the human mind”.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/ai/artificial-intelligence/ai-will-remain-incomplete-without-india-pm-narendra-modi-on-lex-fridman-podcast-11742124868772.html