Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, while addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat'.
The protest escalated a widening political row over the AI Impact Summit, with Congress alleging mismanagement and a flawed US trade push, while BJP termed the demonstration “anti-India” and backed police action.
Ten semiconductor plants are in development, 2-nanometer chips are being designed, and India’s entry into Pax Silica strengthens its push to build a trusted, end-to-end chip ecosystem.
India’s move comes as global economies push to “de-risk” critical technologies, linking artificial intelligence governance with resilient supply chains and long-term economic security partnerships.
Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva is a testament to India's huge potential in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Over 2.5 lakh students took a pledge to use Artificial Intelligence for responsible innovation in 24 hours on the first day of the Summit.
Addressing the concern that AI will take away jobs, PM Modi highlighted how AI is not replacing India's IT sector but transforming it, potentially enabling the industry to reach $400 billion by 2030.
In a post on X, Kharge lamented that the event, which had the potential to highlight India’s digital and AI prowess to the world, instead descended into disorder and caused distress among participants.
The two leaders would also be exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora, reformed multilateralism, global governance, and issues concerning the Global South.
