Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the need for global standards on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy.
Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, where he addressed industry leaders, tech innovators, and startups, PM Modi called for a unified, international approach to ensure the ethical use of AI and the protection of personal data.
PM Modi said, “Create global standards for ethical AI and data privacy that also respect the diversity of different countries.”
“Just as we have created a framework of global rules and regulations for the aviation sector, the digital world also needs a similar framework,” he added.
PM Modi asked the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) to work on this and create global standards for ethical AI and data privacy to respect the diversity of different countries.
“I would like to ask every member of WTSA to think about how to make telecommunications safe for everyone. In this interconnected world, security cannot be an after-thought. India’s Data Protection Act and National Cyber Security Strategy show our commitment towards creating a safe digital ecosystem.” said PM Modi.
“I also want to put forward this issue before a global platform like WTSA. This issue is of global framework of digital technology, global guidelines. Now the time has come that global institutions will have to accept its importance for global governance. Do’s and don’ts will have to be made at the global level for technology,” he added.
PM Modi said all the digital tools and applications that are available and used today are beyond restrictions, beyond the boundaries of any country. Therefore, no country can protect its citizens from cyber threats alone.
(ANI)