Narendra Modi urged G20 nations in Johannesburg to prioritize accessible technology platforms over profit-driven systems while advocating for international protocols governing artificial intelligence deployment. India's leader outlined his country's three-pillar strategy, emphasizing universal access, nationwide training programs and ethical implementation through a mission extending machine learning benefits to all districts and regional languages.
Modi proposed strict controls preventing algorithmic misuse in deepfakes, criminal activities and terrorism while announcing that New Delhi will convene a global summit on the technology's societal impact in February 2026. The prime minister called for workforce development focused on future competencies rather than current employment needs, urging the economic forum to establish unified standards for cross-border talent movement that could accelerate innovation and expand opportunities for young professionals worldwide.
Modi proposed strict controls preventing algorithmic misuse in deepfakes, criminal activities and terrorism while announcing that New Delhi will convene a global summit on the technology's societal impact in February 2026. The prime minister called for workforce development focused on future competencies rather than current employment needs, urging the economic forum to establish unified standards for cross-border talent movement that could accelerate innovation and expand opportunities for young professionals worldwide.