TLDR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to BRICS member states to participate in the ‘AI Impact Summit’ that India will host next year. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit’s Outreach Session, Modi emphasized the importance of responsible AI governance and India’s commitment to leveraging AI for societal advancement, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes both innovation and ethical considerations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address at the Outreach Session on ‘Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence’ at the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, July 7, 2025, formally invited BRICS nations to participate in the ‘AI Impact Summit’ scheduled to be hosted by India next year. This invitation highlights India’s increasing focus on the ethical development and broader societal implications of artificial intelligence.
During the session, Prime Minister Modi articulated India’s perspective on AI, stating that the nation perceives it as a powerful instrument to augment human values and capabilities. He underscored the necessity of a balanced approach to AI governance, advocating for equal emphasis on addressing concerns and fostering innovation within the field. Modi urged for collaborative efforts towards achieving “Responsible AI,” stressing the importance of international cooperation in this swiftly evolving technological landscape.
India’s dedication to harnessing AI for widespread benefit was further emphasized by PM Modi, who noted that the country is actively and extensively deploying AI across diverse sectors such as agriculture, health, governance, and education, guided by the principle of “AI for All.” He also put forth the idea of establishing a BRICS Science and Research Repository to facilitate knowledge exchange and extend the advantages of technological collaborations to other developing nations.
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Beyond AI, the Prime Minister also addressed broader discussions at the summit, remarking that the BRICS group’s diversity and its steadfast belief in multipolarity represent its “greatest strengths.” He encouraged BRICS to act as a guiding force for a multipolar world and to lead by example in fulfilling the aspirations of the Global South. Modi stressed the importance of BRICS reforming its internal systems to bolster its credibility as a proponent for global change. Additionally, he called for a demand-driven approach and long-term financial sustainability in projects undertaken by the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
