Summary Points:
- PM Modi addressed WAVES Summit 2025 in New Delhi.
- Stressed ethical AI use with the powerful quote: “Mein insaan ko robot nahi banne dunga.”
- Advocated for AI that enhances—not replaces—human intelligence.
- Called for global collaboration to prevent job displacement and social imbalance.
- Highlighted India’s AI mission, skilling roadmap, and digital ethics framework.
“AI Should Be a Tool, Not a Threat” – PM Modi at WAVES Summit 2025
Standing before a hall filled with top tech leaders, innovators, and policy-makers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a clear message at the WAVES Summit 2025 in New Delhi.
“Mein insaan ko robot nahi banne dunga,” he said, drawing loud applause.
His words were not just symbolic—they represented India’s evolving stance on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology governance, and digital ethics.
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Humanity at the Core of Technological Progress
PM Modi emphasized that while India supports the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, it must never come at the cost of human values, privacy, or livelihoods.
Key points from his speech included:
- AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them.
- Emotional intelligence, empathy, and ethics are core to Indian digital philosophy.
- “We must not allow machines to take away the essence of being human,” he said.
India’s AI Journey: Progress With Principles
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s rapid strides in the digital space but reminded everyone that progress must be inclusive and responsible.
Examples he gave included:
- IndiaAI Mission – With Rs 10,372 crore funding, India is building its own AI computing infrastructure.
- Skilling 85,000 professionals in semiconductors and AI fields through the Digital India Future Skills Initiative.
- Launch of Sovereign AI Cloud by TCS for secure national data management.
These efforts aim to prepare India for an AI-driven future without compromising jobs or social fabric.
Avoiding the “Jobless Growth” Trap
PM Modi warned that if AI systems grow unchecked and unregulated, they may cause mass job displacement, especially in developing countries.
He cited case studies from around the world:
- In South Korea, AI-based automation replaced over 30% of customer service jobs in 2023.
- In the US, AI bots caused a 15% drop in freelance creative jobs, leading to protests from artists and designers.
India, he said, must avoid such trends through balanced innovation and robust policy.
Call for Global Tech Ethics Collaboration
PM Modi urged global leaders to come together and create a shared framework for AI development that respects diversity, privacy, and social balance.
He proposed:
- A Global AI Governance Body, similar to the UN or WHO.
- Binding commitments on ethical AI development and data sovereignty.
- Youth-first innovation programs where technology builds better futures, not replaces existing ones.
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India’s Vision: Digital Democracy, Not Digital Dictatorship
Modi reiterated that India believes in using technology as a force for empowerment, not exploitation.
“We want a Digital Democracy, not a Digital Dictatorship,” he said.
With Aadhaar, UPI, CoWIN, and ONDC, India has already shown how tech can be used for mass inclusion, not mass control.
Closing Thought: People Over Processors
The WAVES Summit 2025 ended with PM Modi’s appeal to innovators:
“Let’s build machines that help humans dream bigger—not machines that make humans obsolete.”
As the world races to lead in AI and automation, India seems committed to being a voice of balance, responsibility, and humanity.
