NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a pitch for a global framework for use of digital technology and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying security cannot be an afterthought in an interconnected world.
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 and India Mobile Congress here, the PM sought clearly-earmarked 'dos' and 'don'ts' to safeguard citizens.
"There is a need for a global framework... guidelines for digital technology," he said. "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.”
Stating that digital tools and applications are beyond any physical boundaries and no country alone can safeguard its citizens from cyber threat, the PM said, "All the digital tools and applications that are available today are beyond restrictions, beyond the boundaries of any country. Therefore, no country can protect its citizens from cyber threats alone. For this, we will have to work together, global institutions will have to come forward and take responsibility.”
He cited the example of the aviation sector and said a similar framework is needed for the digital world. “And for this, WTSA will have to work more actively. I would like to ask every member of WTSA to think about how to make telecommunications safe for everyone.”
PM Modi said that security cannot be an after-thought in an interconnected world. “India's Data Protection Act and National Cyber Security Strategy show our commitment towards creating a safe digital ecosystem. I would like to ask the members of this assembly to create standards that are inclusive, secure and adaptable to every challenge of the future. Create global standards for ethical AI and data privacy that also respect the diversity of different countries. “
He also emphasised on the need to give human-centric dimensions to technology. “It is our responsibility to make this revolution responsible and sustainable. The standards we set today will determine the direction of our future. Therefore, the principles of security, dignity and equity should be at the centre of our discussions.”
He said that the aims should be that no country, no region and no community should be left behind in this digital age. “We have to ensure that our future is technically strong as well as ethically sound, there is innovation and inclusion in our future.”
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 and India Mobile Congress here, the PM sought clearly-earmarked 'dos' and 'don'ts' to safeguard citizens.
"There is a need for a global framework... guidelines for digital technology," he said. "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.”
Stating that digital tools and applications are beyond any physical boundaries and no country alone can safeguard its citizens from cyber threat, the PM said, "All the digital tools and applications that are available today are beyond restrictions, beyond the boundaries of any country. Therefore, no country can protect its citizens from cyber threats alone. For this, we will have to work together, global institutions will have to come forward and take responsibility.”
He cited the example of the aviation sector and said a similar framework is needed for the digital world. “And for this, WTSA will have to work more actively. I would like to ask every member of WTSA to think about how to make telecommunications safe for everyone.”
PM Modi said that security cannot be an after-thought in an interconnected world. “India's Data Protection Act and National Cyber Security Strategy show our commitment towards creating a safe digital ecosystem. I would like to ask the members of this assembly to create standards that are inclusive, secure and adaptable to every challenge of the future. Create global standards for ethical AI and data privacy that also respect the diversity of different countries. “
He also emphasised on the need to give human-centric dimensions to technology. “It is our responsibility to make this revolution responsible and sustainable. The standards we set today will determine the direction of our future. Therefore, the principles of security, dignity and equity should be at the centre of our discussions.”
He said that the aims should be that no country, no region and no community should be left behind in this digital age. “We have to ensure that our future is technically strong as well as ethically sound, there is innovation and inclusion in our future.”
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