The AI surge offers the Global South a chance to shift from data suppliers to agenda setters, avoiding digital colonization. India’s IndiaAI Mission and Digital Public Infrastructure model inclusive innovation. Despite compute gaps and talent drain, regional coalitions, sovereign AI, and ethical governance can drive equitable growth.
Click to View MoreIndia aims to build a sovereign, inclusive AI ecosystem by adapting its DPI model. The IndiaAI Mission plans national compute capacity, quality data platforms and strong DPDP-based governance to expand access, support innovation and protect sovereignty. The approach seeks citizen-centric growth and a competitive global position.
Click to View MoreAt the Johannesburg G20 Summit, PM Modi highlighted IBSA as the democratic voice of the Global South, urged swift UNSC reform, and called for a united stand against terrorism. He proposed NSA-level security talks, an IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance, and a climate-resilient agriculture fund to boost South-South cooperation.
Click to View MoreMeitY’s new AI Governance Guidelines establish a responsible framework for India’s tech growth, emphasizing trust, safety, and inclusivity. Adopting a risk-based, flexible approach, they ensure accountability across the AI lifecycle, safeguarding digital infrastructure while positioning India as a global leader in ethical, innovation-driven AI governance.
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