India's Prime Minister Calls for Digital Framework for Ethical Governance

During his address at India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's progress towards 6G technology following the successful rollout of 5G across the country. He emphasized the need for a global digital framework to regulate the ethical use of technology, drawing parallels to the comprehensive rules that govern the aviation sector.

"In just ten years, the length of the optical fibre that India has laid is eight times the distance between the earth and the moon. I will give you an example of India's speed. Two years ago, we launched 5G in the Mobile Congress itself. Today, almost every district of India is connected with 5G service. Today, India has become the second largest 5G market in the world and now we are also working fast on 6G technology," PM Modi said.

Modi called for global institutions to collaborate in developing clear guidelines and "dos and don'ts" for the digital world, with a focus on ensuring that the use of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), is grounded in principles of security, dignity, and equity. His message underscored the importance of addressing the challenges posed by AI while ensuring it benefits humanity in a fair and secure manner.