Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday articulated a human-first approach to artificial intelligence while speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, advocating wider access and responsible governance of the technology.
Unveiling the ‘MANAV’ framework, Modi said AI development must be rooted in the principle of collective welfare. He stressed that the debate should centre on ensuring technology strengthens humanity rather than sidelines it. “Welfare for all and happiness for all is our benchmark. Humans should not become mere data points or raw material for AI,” he said, underscoring the need to democratise AI so that its advantages are shared equitably.
The Prime Minister added that while innovation should not be stifled, oversight must remain firmly with people. “We should provide AI with an open scope to evolve, but the command must remain in our hands,” he noted. Calling for global collaboration and ethical standards, Modi said the future of AI must be inclusive, transparent and guided by human values to ensure it becomes a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion.
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