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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, expressed confidence in his party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections and dismissed the idea of a digital divide in India. He emphasized the importance of technology in various sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare, and highlighted his efforts to empower rural areas through initiatives like "Namo Drone Didi". Modi also discussed his plans to allocate funds for cervical cancer research and vaccine development at a minimal cost, with a focus on vaccinating all girls. However, he cautioned against the potential misuse of artificial intelligence and suggested that AI-generated content should be clearly marked to prevent misinformation. While recognizing the value of AI creations, he emphasized the need to establish guidelines for their use.
Modi emphasized the significance of understanding the origin of technology, particularly in its early stages. He cautioned against viewing AI as a miraculous tool or a substitute for personal effort, recounting his own use of AI during the G-20 summit as an interpreter and for broadcasting his speeches in various languages. According to Modi, technology like ChatGPT should be utilized to continually enhance oneself. To showcase his own utilization of AI, Modi requested Gates to take a selfie using his NaMo app and then demonstrated how facial recognition technology could locate it. The Prime Minister expressed his belief in democratizing technology to provide equal opportunities to all, including rural areas. In response to Gates's inquiry, Modi disclosed his fascination with technology while asserting that he is not enslaved by it. He described himself as a non-expert with a childlike curiosity for technology.
Motivated by the everyday citizens, Modi emphasized the "Drone Didi" program, which allows women to utilize drones in farming, and the effort to offer remote medical care to patients. Modi noted that technology is being employed to address the limitations of teachers in the field of education.
