India must lead AI revolution, not just participate, says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
India should not just participate but steer the ongoing AI revolution, and mobilise the powerful technology to bring the nation to the forefront of the global stage, the country's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday. «We're truly in a unique moment with the ongoing AI revolution. Its relentless advancing capabilities across the board, its increasing adoption by citizens, and most importantly, its potential to redefine the very fabric of industry and society marks this as a transformative era,» the former NITI Aayog CEO said at the Global IndiaAI Summit here.
Citing industry body nasscom, Kant said 70 per cent of Indian startups prioritise AI to drive their growth, thus underscoring the critical role of AI in the startup ecosystem.
«India proudly holds the position of having the second highest number of GitHub AI projects globally, accounting for 19 per cent of worldwide AI projects. this demonstrates a vibrant and active engagement in AI development on an international scale.
«As we embrace this revolution, the question before us is not merely how we can participate but how we can lead the world. It is our opportunity and indeed our responsibility to harness this powerful technology to propel Indian companies to the forefront of the global stage,» he said.
Kant, 68, said this is a moment to redefine what it means to be a leader and demonstrate that Indian startup enterprises are not just participants in this revolution, but are driving it with vigour, and vision.
«For me, strategic integration, AI-led data
