Moneycontrol.com · 13 Sep, 06:16 · Technology briefing

Weaponisation of technology, critical minerals can impede development: PM Modi at BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS summit, highlighting how the weaponisation of technology and restrictions on critical minerals could hinder global development.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS summit, highlighting how the weaponisation of technology and restrictions on critical minerals could hinder global development. He emphasised the need for collaborative frameworks to ensure equitable access to essential resources and digital tools. This discourse underscores growing geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and technological advancement, signalling potential disruptions for industries reliant on rare earth elements and advanced hardware infrastructure worldwide.

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