On March 28, PM Modi and Bill Gates convened for talks encompassing AI, digital public infrastructure, and climate change. Gates commended India’s embrace of technology, while PM Modi underscored initiatives like ‘Namo Drone Didi,’ focusing on empowering women. Additionally, PM Modi promoted AI education, implementing watermarks on AI content, and regulating deceptive deepfake technology.
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