PM Modi Advocates for Global Standards in Ethical AI and Data Privacy at IMC 2024

PM Modi Advocates for Unified Global Standards in Ethical AI and Data Privacy

Globally, every country has to work together to make this possible. At the inauguration ceremony of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there's a need for global standards in ethical AI (artificial intelligence) and data privacy. He said that just like the global standard for aviation frequencies, there's a need for global standards in ethical AI and data privacy. Globally, every country has to work together to make this possible. Read More - Akash Ambani Urges Rapid Adoption of AI and Data Centre Policy Reform in India PM Modi not only inaugurated IMC 2024, but also the ITU-WTSA which is happening for the first time in India. He said that there are four digital pillars that India follows: Low-priced devices, extensive reach of digital connectivity to every nook and corner of the country, easily accessible data, and the goal of 'Digital First'. The Day 1 of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 concluded with some major announcements from HFCL, Reliance Jio and more. Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA, said, "India is doing absolutely phenomenon and the rollout of 5G is literally unmatched with India leading in 5G downloads. Regarding AI, We need to respect the complexity of AI. We see bright future in AI, but we need to respect the complex nature of AI, we need to follow the ethics etc. Spectrum is lifeline and blood of operators, aligning on spectrum is crucial to achieve our connectivity targets. We need to help the government to have a roadmap and timeline to align 6 GHz, if they missed it and leave no one behind." Read More - JioBharat V3 and V4 Launched in India: Price and Specifications Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio urged the prime minister that AI should be embraced by India and that the data of Indians should be withing the boundaries of the country. For this, he requested that the government give incentives so that more data centers could be built in India.

PM Modi calls for inclusive, secure telecom services & ethical AI

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for making telecom services safer and underlined the need for a global regulatory framework for digital applications along with responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing the inaugural proceedings of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) and India Mobile Congress-2024 on Tuesday, the PM also batted for creating inclusive and secure telecom standards. "In this interconnected world, security cannot be an afterthought. We should work together to protect our citizens. We have created a framework for the aviation sector, (and) the digital world also needs it," the PM said. Modi called on the WTSA to create standards that are inclusive, secure and adaptable for future challenges. "WTSA will have to work to make telecommunications safe for everyone." India's Data Protection Act and National Cyber Security Strategy, he said, are the country's commitments on this score. Modi also called for creating "ethical AI" to respect diversity. "It is important we try to give technology a human-centric dimension in today's technology revolution," he said. The prime minister said India had become the second-largest 5G market in the world and is now working on 6G technology. Speaking at the event, communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India is poised to lead the world in developing 6G technology. "The IMC and the international 6G symposium demonstrates both local and global advancements in 6G and also design principles that will shape the future of telecom," Scindia said. He added that by virtue of the Bharat 6G Alliance, India is looking to gain a 10% share of all future 6G-related global patent filings and also make a sixth of the contributions towards development of (related) global telecom standards. 6G is slated to pave the way for fast broadband networks powered by AI, allowing automated infrastructure optimisation. The PM, on his part, said India's reforms in the telecoms sector "are unimaginable" and that the mobile data rate in the country at roughly "12 cents per GB" is 20 times cheaper than many countries of the world. Modi added that ONDC or 'open network for digital commerce' had become another focus area. "ONDC is going to bring new technologies. We have seen how our digital platforms have made everything easier."