Modi for Human-Centric AI Revolution
New Delhi: Outlining a “human-centric” vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the country’s AI revolution and said India is not just part of the AI revolution but is also leading and shaping it. He also called for the “democratization” and “inclusivity” of rapidly evolving technology. Addressing global leaders and tech giants at the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam here, Modi said, “We must democratize AI. It must become a tool of inclusion and empowerment, especially for the Global South.”
Claiming that there is a need to “democratize” artificial intelligence and make it an “inclusive” model, Modi also said that prosperity and happiness for all is our reference point. People should not become mere data points or raw material for AI. While presenting the “MANAV” framework for artificial intelligence governance at the summit here, he said, “The approach should focus on how to make artificial intelligence human-centered rather than artificial intelligence-centered.”
The Prime Minister asserted that India’s MANAV vision will be a crucial link for the prosperity of humanity in the AI-driven world of the 21st century. Explaining MANAV, he said M stands for moral and ethical systems (AI should be based on ethical rules), A stands for accountable governance (transparent rules and robust oversight), N stands for national sovereignty (data belongs to the rightful owner), A stands for accessible and inclusive (AI should be a multiplier, not a monopoly), and V stands for valid and legitimate (AI should be legal and verifiable).
Addressing the general assembly of leaders at the summit, Modi also said that the global journey of artificial intelligence has an important role for India. India is the land of Lord Buddha, who said that right action comes from right understanding and therefore it is very important for everyone to come together and create a road map that shows the right impact of artificial intelligence. “The right impact only occurs when we make the right decisions at the right time, with the right intention,” he said.
Focusing on India as the main hub of artificial intelligence, the Prime Minister also tasked global technology leaders to develop and design their technologies in India as well. “AI will also open up more high-value, creative and meaningful roles for more people, creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and new industries. We must give AI clear scope to develop, but command must remain in our hands,” he said.
Emphasizing the urgent need for global standards, the Prime Minister pointed out that “deepfakes” and fabricated content disrupt the stability of open societies. Drawing a parallel with nutrition labels on food, he said digital content should also carry authenticity labels so that people can distinguish between real ingredients and AI-generated ingredients. “The need for watermarking and clear provenance standards is growing as AI increasingly produces text, images and video, highlighting that trust must be built into the technology from the outset,” he said.
Emphasizing the importance of child safety, Modi said that the field of artificial intelligence should be made safe for children and family-oriented, just like school curriculums are organized. “There are two types of people today, those who see fear in AI and those who see chance. India sees chance and future in AI, backed by talent, energy capacity and policy clarity,” he said.
He also said that the scope of unethical behavior in artificial intelligence is unlimited, and put forward suggestions for the ethical use of artificial intelligence, including respecting data sovereignty and establishing transparent security rules. In a separate post on
