NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for “dos and don’ts” for using artificial intelligence and said clear watermarks should be there for AI-generated content to ensure that people are not misguided by deep fakes.
In an interaction with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, he spoke on a range of issues from artificial intelligence, use of technology, to climate change, renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and women’s empowerment.The interaction between the PM and Gates was webcast on news agency ANI’s YouTube channel.
“If such a good thing (AI) is given to someone without proper training, it is likely to be misused. It’s crucial to acknowledge that deep fake content is AI-generated. We need to think about some dos and don’ts,” Modi said while detailing how India has used technology to ensure ease of living for people.
India has backed global cooperation and rules for regulating AI, pointing to the negative use of the technology and the dangers posed by deep fakes to society and individuals.
In a lighter vein, PM told Gates that in many states a mother is called ‘Aai’. “Now I say when a child is born, he or she says ‘aai’ and ‘AI’ also. This is how advanced it is.”
Modi said his govt has used technology across sectors and taken it to people. “I had decided that I would not let the digital divide hamper progress. Digital public infrastructure is a big requirement in itself. Today, I am extending digital facilities to all our villages,” said Modi and referred to the use of technology in healthcare, farming and education.
The PM said that during the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution in India. “I explained to them that we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people.”
Modi said that data security remains a key concern, and emphasised that while India has a strong legal framework in place, public awareness was equally important. “We need to train the common man for quality data. Second, the data-owner must be informed about the intentions behind data requests. If the requester aims to monetise the data through agreements, consent should be given. The priority should be given for research, and it is essential to keep the cost of research data affordable.”
In an interaction with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, he spoke on a range of issues from artificial intelligence, use of technology, to climate change, renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and women’s empowerment.The interaction between the PM and Gates was webcast on news agency ANI’s YouTube channel.
“If such a good thing (AI) is given to someone without proper training, it is likely to be misused. It’s crucial to acknowledge that deep fake content is AI-generated. We need to think about some dos and don’ts,” Modi said while detailing how India has used technology to ensure ease of living for people.
India has backed global cooperation and rules for regulating AI, pointing to the negative use of the technology and the dangers posed by deep fakes to society and individuals.
In a lighter vein, PM told Gates that in many states a mother is called ‘Aai’. “Now I say when a child is born, he or she says ‘aai’ and ‘AI’ also. This is how advanced it is.”
Modi said his govt has used technology across sectors and taken it to people. “I had decided that I would not let the digital divide hamper progress. Digital public infrastructure is a big requirement in itself. Today, I am extending digital facilities to all our villages,” said Modi and referred to the use of technology in healthcare, farming and education.
The PM said that during the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution in India. “I explained to them that we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people.”
Modi said that data security remains a key concern, and emphasised that while India has a strong legal framework in place, public awareness was equally important. “We need to train the common man for quality data. Second, the data-owner must be informed about the intentions behind data requests. If the requester aims to monetise the data through agreements, consent should be given. The priority should be given for research, and it is essential to keep the cost of research data affordable.”
