PM says, “…Historically, during the first and second industrial revolutions we lagged behind because we were a colony. Now, in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, the digital element is at its core.
PM Narendra Modi and Bill Gates discussed the role and benefits of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). They also had conversation about the digital revolution in India, wherein the PM Modi told him about ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. The PM also narrated him how AI was utilised during 2023 G20 Summit, how his Hindi speech was translated into Tamil during Kashi Tamil Sangamam event and the use of AI in NaMo App.
PM says, “…Historically, during the first and second industrial revolutions we lagged behind because we were a colony. Now, in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, the digital element is at its core. I am confident that India will gain a lot in this.” He also added, “AI is very important. Sometimes, I jokingly say that in our country, we call our mother ‘Aai’. Now I say that when a child is born, he says ‘Aai’ as well as AI as children have become so advanced.”
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi and Bill Gates discuss the role and benefits of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The PM also tells him how AI was utilised during 2023 G20 Summit, how his Hindi speech was translated into Tamil during Kashi Tamil Sangamam event and the use of… pic.twitter.com/Ur5eUkC7Gs
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PM Modi On ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Scheme
PM Modi highlighted about his efforts to halt digital divide in India. He said when he used to hear about the digital divide in the world, He used to think that to not allow anything like that to happen in India. He added, “Digital public infrastructure is a major requirement in itself…Women are more open to adopting new technology in India…I have started ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme.This is going on very successfully. I interact with them these days, they are delighted. They say that they didn’t know to ride a bicycle but they are now pilots and can fly drones. The mindset has changed.”
An insightful interaction with @BillGates. Do watch! https://t.co/wEhi5Ki24t
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 29, 2024
PM Narendra Modi and Bill Gates discuss the role and benefits of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The PM also tells him how AI was utilised during 2023 G20 Summit, how his Hindi speech was translated into Tamil during Kashi Tamil Sangamam event and the use of AI in NaMo App.
PM says, “…Historically, during the first and second industrial revolutions we lagged behind because we were a colony. Now, in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, the digital element is at its core. I am confident that India will gain a lot in this.”
He also says, “…AI is very important. Sometimes, I jokingly say that in our country, we call our mother ‘Aai’. Now I say that when a child is born, he says ‘Aai’ as well as AI as children have become so advanced.”
PM Narendra Modi and Bill Gates discuss the Digital revolution in India as well as the Health, Agriculture and Education sectors in India.
PM Modi says, “During the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution in the country. I explained to them that we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people..”
Bill Gates says, “In here, it is like Digital Government. India is not only adapting technology but it is actually leading the way…”
(With Inputs From ANI)
