Bill Gates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a lively conversation about artificial intelligence (AI), women's empowerment, and mitigating climate change
The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a lively conversation about a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), women's empowerment, and mitigating climate change.
In a discussion about India's tech-driven revolution, Prime Minister Modi explained to Bill Gates how British colonization prevented India from growing as a nation during the first and second industrial revolutions. But according to PM Modi, the nation would make up for it during the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking on the subject of deepfake and the misuse of AI, the PM stated, "If we utilize AI as a magic instrument, it may result in a serious injustice. AI is the incorrect route to go if it is depended upon out of laziness. I ought to compete against ChatGPT and work to outperform AI."
He further added "Addressing the challenges AI presents, I have observed that without proper training, there's a significant risk of misuse when such powerful technology is places in unskilled hands. I've engaged with leading minds of AI, I suggested that we should start with clear watermarks on AI-generated content to prevent misinformation. This isn't to devalue AI creations but to recognize them for what they are. Data security remains a paramount concern and while India has a legal framework in place. For instance, I have initiated storing all university certificates in the cloud to reduce costs and fulfill various needs efficiently. Previously, there was push for stringent compliance requirements. I advocated for simplification, suggesting that data to be uploaded to the cloud with shared IDs, enabling us to access necessary information directly. This approach underscores my commitment to leveraging technology not just to enhance services but to significantly improve the ease of living for our citizens."
PM Modi described the various governmental and societal circumstances in which India has employed Al. He used examples from the 2023 G20 Summit and apps like the NaMo App. PM Modi also talked about how he used artificial intelligence to translate his statements and speeches into many languages during the G20 conference. He said, "One should use a technology like ChatGPT to constantly improve oneself."
Speaking on the government's many initiatives for villages, Prime Minister Modi stated that he supported the democratization of technology since it provides equal opportunities for everybody. "I used to believe that I would not permit something such to the global digital divide to occur in my nation when I heard about it. In and of itself, digital public infrastructure is a crucial necessity," he stated.
Bill Gates stated that AI is still in its early stages, but I believe everyone utilizes it. On the same day, you're taken aback by both its excellence and its shortcomings. It will accomplish tasks you believe difficult and then fall short of completing tasks you believe simple. I began my journey in Hyderabad, which was fortunate as Microsoft is commemorating 25 years in the nation, and it's been an amazing experience. I was so undoubtedly putting the team to the test there. Hey, we need to improve the accuracy. For present, it functions similarly to a copilot. It facilitates suggestion. Even while it could inspire us to be a little more imaginative and productive, we still need to analyze the final decision about the medication or the letter you wish to write. Although artificial intelligence (AI) appears to have a lot of potential, Gates acknowledged that there are drawbacks as well.
