Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a ‘vocal for native’ present hamper to philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates after the 2 held an intensive dialogue on a variety of subjects together with Artificial Intelligence (AI), UPI funds, know-how, Covid amongst different subjects.
PM Modi and Bill Gates interplay was held on the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister introduced a ‘vocal for native’ present hamper to Bill Gates which included pearls and terracotta statues – a miniature murals representing India’s vibrant tradition from Tamil Nadu.
The present hamper additionally contained Pashmina Shawl and saffron from Kashmir, Darjeeling tea and Nilgiri tea.
While presenting the present hamper to Bill Gates, PM Modi stated, “In Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu they cultivate pearls. It is also known as the Pearl City. The local fishermen have done remarkable work in this field. During my visit, I decided I would show this to you and bring some of you.”
Presenting the terracotta statues to Bill Gates, PM Modi stated that it’s an historical Indian custom that holds a particular place in Tamil Nadu and is broadly celebrated gracing each temples and houses.
Earlier in the present day, PM Modi stated he desires to convey the very best training for youngsters within the nation and fill any gaps created by shortcomings of academics with know-how.
In an interplay with Bill Gates, Modi stated that visible content material is being developed to cater to youngsters’s pursuits.
“I want to bring the best education to our children. The shortcomings of teachers, I want to fill with technology. If a child’s interest lies in visuals, in storytelling, we are developing content in that direction. I have conducted some surveys, I have seen, children are really enjoying it,” he stated.
In the candid, free-wheeling chat, Modi spoke at size on how India has democratised know-how for the good thing about its residents, embracing the facility of digital for enhancing lives, and exuded confidence that the nation will take exceptional strides within the fourth industrial revolution, that has digital at its core.
Modi additionally cautioned {that a} highly effective know-how like AI in unskilled, untrained palms holds important threat of misuse, as he advocated the necessity for clear ‘dos and don’ts’ and use of watermarks on AI-generated content material to curb misinformation and deepfake-related harms within the society.
The prime minister stated he used to hear about digital divide on the planet and had determined that he won’t enable this to occur in India.
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