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NEW DELHI: The Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), under India’s presidency, adopted the New Delhi declaration on AI on December 13, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said at a media briefing in the Capital on the sidelines of the GPAI summit.
The declaration was signed after a four-hour discussion between India and representatives for member countries including the UK, France and Japan. All 29 countries that are part of the GPAI unanimously agreed to the declaration that has been penned under three broad themes: collaboration, governance and inclusivity.
Earlier, addressing the gathering after inaugurating the ‘Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit’ (GPAI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that Artificial Intelligence is for social development and inclusive growth.
He said the Government strives to take maximum advantage of AI’s capabilities for social development and inclusive growth, while also committing to its responsible and ethical usage.
PM Modi stated that AI has had an impact on every country, be it small or big, and suggested moving forward with caution. He said that the discussion at GPAI Summit will give direction and secure the fundamental roots of humanity.
The Prime Minister said,“Today, India is the main player in the field of AI talent and AI-related ideas. A vibrant AI spirit is visible in India as the Indian youth is testing and pushing the frontier of AI tech.” Referring to the exhibits in the AI exhibition at the Summit, the Prime Minister said that these youth are trying to bring social change through technology.
He informed about the recently launched AI agriculture chatbot which will help farmers in various aspects of farming. The Prime Minister also expounded on the use of AI in the fields of healthcare and Sustainable Development Goals.
PM Modi informed that the Government had started a national programme on Artificial Intelligenceand it will soon launch AI Mission.