Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Inaugurate Global India AI Summit 2024 in New Delhi
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the two-day Global India AI Summit 2024, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in New Delhi on Wednesday. The event will bring together international delegates, AI experts, and policymakers.
Jitin Prasad, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Commerce and Industry, will also address the inauguration. The summit aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, focusing on Compute Capacity, Foundational Models, Datasets, Application Development, Future Skills, Startup Financing, and Safe and Trusted AI.
Day 1 Highlights
- IndiaAI: Large Language Models – Exploring advanced AI models for managing India’s linguistic diversity.
- GPAI Convening on Global Health and AI – Leveraging AI for healthcare in underserved regions.
- Real World AI Solutions – Showcasing practical AI implementations across sectors.
- India’s Infrastructure Readiness for AI – Discussing foundational infrastructure for AI initiatives.
- Ensuring Safety, Trust, and Governance in the AI Age – Emphasizing ethical AI deployment and global cooperation.
Day 2 Highlights
- Empowering Talent through AI Education & Skilling – Bridging the AI skills gap with educational strategies.
- AI for Global Good: Empowering the Global South – Dialogues on inclusive AI development.
- From Seed to Scale–Empowering India’s Startup Ecosystem – Fostering AI entrepreneurship.
- Data Ecosystem – Exploring robust data governance for AI policy.
- AI Competency Framework for Public Sector – Discussing AI readiness in public administration.
The summit aims to reinforce India’s leadership in AI, promoting responsible and inclusive AI development. It will pave the way for a future where AI benefits are accessible to all, contributing to socio-economic advancement worldwide.
