PM Narendra Modi highlights concerns over negative use of AI at G20 virtual summit.
PM Modi on reiterated his concern about deepfakes, which create ultra-realistic visuals, and echoed the call for global regulations on artificial intelligence.
‘Worried About Deepfakes Videos’ – PM Modi
Talking at the launch of a virtual highest point of G20 countries, of which India holds the administration, PM Modi said, “The world is stressed over the adverse consequences of simulated intelligence. India imagines that we need to cooperate on the worldwide guidelines for artificial intelligence. Understanding how perilous deepfakes are for society and people, we really want to work forward. We need simulated intelligence to contact individuals, it should be ok for society.”
Virtual G20 Held In Delhi
Under the leadership of India, the virtual G20 Summit is convened after the successful 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. The summit resulted in the unanimous adoption of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.
During the closing session, PM Modi proposed a virtual reconvening towards the end of India’s G20 presidency to look into the advancements.
Key points on AI and deep fakes from PM Modi address
● “We must understand dangers posed by deepfakes to society and individuals,” Modi said.
● “India’s thinking is clear, we have to work together on global regulation of AI,” Modi told G20 leaders.
● “There are growing concerns across the world on negative use of AI,” said Modi at G20 virtual summit.
● “Artificial Intelligence (AI) should reach people and must be safe for society,” Modi added.
On the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza, PM Modi said,”…We welcome the news of the release of hostages. We hope all the hostages will be released soon….”
India’s G20 Presidency will continue till November 30.