“My new government will allocate funds to scientists for local research in cervical cancer, we want to vaccinate all girls,” Modi told Gates.
Upon being asked by Gates about what are some technological advancements that he was excited about, Modi said that technology can play a big role in agriculture, health and education sectors.
Modi also told Gates that artificial intelligence when used without proper training, is likely to be misused.
“If such a good thing (AI) is given to someone without proper training, it is likely to be misused. I suggested that we should start with clear watermarks on AI-generated content. So that nobody is misguided. In a democratic country like India, anybody can use deepfake. It’s crucial to acknowledge that deepfake content is AI-generated. We need to think about some dos and don’ts.”
Modi also informed Gates about steps India has taken to spur the use of renewable energy in the country. “I am pleased to say that India is making rapid advancements in renewable energy. We want to make advancements in Green Hydrogen. In Tamil Nadu, I launched a hydrogen-powered boat. I am thinking about having this boat on Kashi-Ayodhya boat so that my movement of Clean Ganga gets strengthened and it sends out a message to the environment-conscious society,” Modi said.