AI Will Not Take Away Jobs, Assures PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (October 20) advised against the demonisation of AI and similar technology, while saying that artificial intelligence has the potential to transform people's lives. He also assured listeners that AI will not replace all human jobs in the future. Speaking at the book launch of'Bridgital Nation,' written by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Roopa Purushothaman, chief economist and head of policy advocacy at the Tata Group, PM Modi was optimistic that the growing applications of artificial intelligence (AI) will not take away jobs from humans. Modi added that technology can act as a bridge between citizens and the government to meet the demand and delivery of governance services. "AI is a talent and force multiplier. The need is to build a bridge between AI and human intentions," – PM Narendra Modi.