Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates throughout a gathering at his residence, in New Delhi on March 28, 2024. (X/@BJP4India)
During the dialog with Bill Gates, PM Narendra Modi additionally shared current sensible use-instances of AI in governance, significantly through the G20 Summit final 12 months
In a free-wheeling chat with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi illustrated India’s adoption of synthetic intelligence in the fields of governance, economic system, schooling and medication, quipping that ‘AI’ is among the many first phrases of youngsters born in the nation as we speak.
“AI is very important. In our country, we call mothers ‘aai’ in many states and languages. Sometimes I jokingly say that now when a child is born in India, he says ‘aai’ and ‘AI’,” the Prime Minister stated in a lighter vein.
During the dialog with Gates, the PM additionally shared current sensible use-instances of AI, significantly through the G20 occasion.
“Let me share the exciting use of AI. It will make you happy to see how a common man demonstrates its practical benefits. Our G20 campus featured AI-based solutions for language interpretation. We equipped all chauffers with a mobile app, enabling seamless communication with the guests. For instance, if a guest spoke French, the app would allow the chauffer to understand. This facilitated smooth conversations between speakers of different languages.”
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“Recently, I went to the Kashi Tamil Sangam event. As I can’t speak Tamil, I delivered my speech in Hindi which was translated into Tamil real-time using AI, allowing attendees from Tamil Nadu to understand me clearly,” Modi stated.
Lauding India’s adoption of AI in totally different fields, Gates stated: “I think the key point is that the digital infrastructure keeps getting richer. A lot of people know about the identity system and the payment systems… But as you are moving into the different areas for farmers, registering their land, tutoring for kids and the health records, that’s kind of a second phase.”
“And we are just at the beginning now of the third phase where these advances in artificial intelligence will come on top of that and make the value even better,” he added.
PM Modi additionally described the digital growth because the fourth industrial revolution. “…Historically, during the first and second industrial revolutions, we lagged behind because we were a colony. Now, in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, the digital element is at its core. I am confident that India will gain a lot in this,” the Prime Minister stated.
The interplay between Modi and Gates on the former’s official residence noticed discussions over a spread of subjects, together with synthetic intelligence, digital public infrastructure and local weather change.
The PM additionally inspired Gates to take a selfie utilizing the Photo Booth on the NaMo App, which not too long ago launched a brand new AI-powered function that enables customers to seek out their photos with the Prime Minister utilizing facial recognition expertise.
The Prime Minister has repeteadly declared that India will lead the world in AI capabilities, and has exhorted younger entrepreneurs and startups to work on ‘Indian solutions for global applications’ to unravel challenges confronted by nations the world over.
The Union cupboard has already permitted a Rs 10,000 crore plan for India AI Mission which can be leveraged for constructing laptop infrastructure and offering funding in addition to different assist to startups for innovation.
Modi and Gates had beforehand met in February and stated they mentioned AI for public good, girls-led growth and innovation in agriculture and well being.
“It is always inspiring to meet with @narendramodi and there was a lot to discuss. We talked about AI for public good; DPI; women-led development; innovation in agriculture, health, and climate adaptation; and how we can take lessons from India to the world,” Gates had posted on X (previously Twitter).
