Modi Champions Ethical AI and Digital Infrastructure at India AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the limitless potential for unethical behavior in artificial intelligence and called for ethical use aligned with data sovereignty and transparent safety rules at the India AI Impact Summit. He also highlighted UPI's role in bridging India's digital divide, positioning technology as a service tool.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 19-02-2026 13:56 IST | Created: 19-02-2026 13:56 IST
Modi Champions Ethical AI and Digital Infrastructure at India AI Impact Summit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the India AI Impact Summit, underscored the limitless potential for unethical practices within artificial intelligence and proposed ethical guidelines. He emphasized the importance of respecting data sovereignty and ensuring safety rules are clear and transparent.

Modi called on AI companies to shoulder significant responsibility in promoting ethical standards, advocating for frameworks that prioritize human values. He highlighted AI's potential to significantly shape 'Aspirational India' and the global context by championing the right decisions made with the right intentions.

In addition, Modi spotlighted the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a crucial tool in overcoming the digital divide in India, stating that vibrant digital public infrastructure should serve as a medium of service, not a power instrument. India's efforts to share this infrastructure globally realign technology as a gateway for service enhancement.

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