‘AI Shared Resource for Humanity’: PM Modi at Global Plenary
PM Calls for Human-Centric AI, Ethical Framework and Global South at Core of Governance
- PM says AI Impact Summit will shape a human-centric global ecosystem
- Calls for AI governance with Global South priorities at the centre
- Proposes trusted data framework and transparent ‘glass box’ safety rules
- Emphasises ethics over profit in AI development
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 19th Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined a bold, human-centric vision for Artificial Intelligence at the Leaders’ Plenary Session of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, asserting that “AI is a shared resource for the welfare of humanity.”
Addressing global leaders, policymakers and technology innovators, the Prime Minister said the summit would play a defining role in shaping a sensitive, inclusive and human-centric global AI ecosystem. He noted that history shows humanity has consistently transformed disruption into opportunity, and AI presents another such turning point.
Global South Must Be at the Centre
Prime Minister Modi stressed that as the future of AI is debated, the aspirations and priorities of the Global South must be placed at the heart of global AI governance.
He said technology should empower, not dominate, and cited India’s experience during the COVID pandemic, where digital platforms and public infrastructure ensured vaccine delivery, seamless transactions and reduced the digital divide. According to him, AI must follow the same principle—serving humanity rather than becoming an instrument of exclusion.
Ethics Must Be Unlimited
Warning that the scope of unethical conduct in AI is limitless, the Prime Minister said ethical standards must be equally expansive. He urged AI companies to balance profit with purpose, emphasising that responsibility must guide innovation.
He offered three key suggestions for ethical AI use:
- Trusted Global Data Framework: AI training must respect data sovereignty and rely on secure, reliable and balanced datasets. “Garbage in, garbage out,” he remarked, underscoring the importance of data integrity.
- Transparent ‘Glass Box’ Safety Rules: Instead of opaque “black box” systems, AI platforms should adopt visible and verifiable safety frameworks to ensure accountability.
- Embedding Human Values: AI systems must be guided by clearly defined human values. He cited the “paper clip problem” to illustrate how machines pursuing narrow goals without ethical direction could create unintended consequences.
India’s Expanding AI Ecosystem
Highlighting India’s preparedness, the Prime Minister said the country is strengthening its AI ecosystem under the India AI Mission. He noted that 38,000 GPUs are already operational, with 24,000 more to be added within six months to support startups and researchers with affordable computing power.
He also referred to AIKosh, India’s national dataset platform, which has made more than 7,500 datasets and 270 AI models available as shared public resources.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated that India views AI not merely as an economic tool but as a transformative force for inclusive growth. “When technology and human trust move together,” he said, “the true impact of AI will be visible across the world.”
