Reuters · 9 Oct, 02:05 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is actively promoting national initiatives to establish India as a global leader in the artificial intelligence era.

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The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is actively promoting national initiatives to establish India as a global leader in the artificial intelligence era. However, this top-down technological push faces significant resistance from local communities. Residents are raising concerns regarding privacy, data security, and the social implications of widespread AI adoption. The report highlights a growing tension between ambitious state-led digital transformation goals and grassroots apprehension about the rapid integration of advanced technologies into daily life and public services.

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