At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- India is positioning itself as a moral and diplomatic leader in the global AI landscape, focusing on governance and ethical use rather than technological dominance.
- At the A.I. Impact Summit in New Delhi, India emphasized the importance of using AI for the welfare of people, highlighting its large IT workforce and domestic market as potential testing grounds.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi compared AI to nuclear power, stressing that without proper direction, AI could lead to destruction, and underscored the need to focus on AI's current benefits for society.
- India's strategy reflects its recognition of lacking the technological and resource advantages held by the US and China, instead leveraging foreign policy to advocate for developing countries in the Global South.
