PM for global framework on AI ethical use

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged the threat falling of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the hands of terrorists pose to the world as he called for a global framework for the ethical use of AI.

Speaking at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit, he said AI can become the biggest tool for development in the 21st century but it also equally be a force in destroying the 21st century.

“Besides the challenge of deepfakes, cyber security, and data theft, AI tools falling in the hands of terrorists pose a big threat. Global security will face a big threat if AI-laced weapons were to reach terrorist organisations. We have to deliberate on this issue and reach a concrete plan to stop the misuse of AI,” he said.

The Prime Minister said India had during its G20 presidency proposed creating a responsible, human-centric governance framework for AI. “Just like we have agreements and protocols for various international issues, we have to create a global framework for the ethical use of AI.