Need democratisation of tech for mass usage: PM Modi at G7 Outreach summit

The world community must work towards converting the monopoly in technology into mass usage to lay the foundation of an inclusive society and help eliminate social inequalities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

In an address at the Outreach session of the summit of G7 advanced economies at Italy's Apulia region, Modi also said India will work with all countries to make Artificial Intelligence transparent, fair, secure, accessible and responsible.

The prime minister said India's approach in the field of energy is based on four principles -- availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability.

Highlighting the challenges facing the countries of the Global South, Modi said they are bearing the brunt of uncertainties and tensions around the world.

"India has considered it its responsibility to place the priorities and concerns of the countries of the Global South on the world stage. We have given high priority to Africa in these efforts," he said.

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