PM Modi stresses AI safety for society amid deepfake concerns
During his address at the virtual G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the necessity of developing artificial intelligence (AI) while prioritizing the needs of the people
Deepfake row: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the virtual G20 Summit, emphasised the need for cautious development of artificial intelligence (AI) considering safety concerns and urged collective action by the Group of 20 (G20) nations to tackle this issue.
Addressing the summit, PM Modi stressed the importance of AI being developed with a focus on meeting the needs of the people while ensuring its safety within society. He highlighted the pressing concern posed by deepfake technology, asserting that AI must prioritise the public's safety.
The recent proliferation of deepfake videos targeting various public figures and social media influencers has raised apprehensions regarding the potential misuse of AI by malicious actors. AI's expansive integration across sectors continues to disrupt traditional business paradigms.
Meanwhile, on Diwali Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted concerns regarding the misuse of AI, particularly in the creation of deepfake videos, during a BJP Diwali event. He disclosed his directive to the ChatGPT team, urging the identification and warning issuance against the circulation of such fabricated content online.