AI For Public Good, Women-Led Development, More: PM Modi Discusses Innovative Sectors With Bill Gates

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a noted philanthropist, engaged in productive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on a variety of forward-thinking topics including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of society, the role of women in development, and innovative strides in the fields of agriculture and healthcare.

The discussions aimed at exploring how these advancements could be leveraged to address global challenges.

A wonderful meeting indeed! Always a delight to discuss sectors which will make our planet better and empower millions of people across the globe. @BillGates https://t.co/IKFM7lEMOX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 29, 2024

A video of the interaction will be shared with the public through a comprehensive video on Prime Minister Modi’s official YouTube channel and his social media platforms later today.

A preview shared on the social media platform X by Gates captures the essence of their conversation:

Gates expressed his admiration for Modi’s vision, emphasising the breadth of their discussion which ranged from AI and digital public infrastructure to women’s pivotal role in development and the cross-sectoral innovation needed for climate resilience and global health.

Prime Minister Modi reciprocated the sentiment, appreciating the opportunity to delve into areas critical for global betterment and empowerment. He highlighted the shared goal of harnessing innovation to improve lives worldwide.

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Gates was in India for a considerable time late last month. He had a meeting with India’s Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on February 29. Their discussion centred on India’s burgeoning AI landscape and its potential to revolutionise healthcare, agriculture, and education. Gates’s visit also included a dialogue with Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, discussing agricultural welfare and the potential benefits of AI technology for farmers.

Following his engagements, Gates took to Twitter to share his thoughts. He lauded India’s digital infrastructure, describing it as an exemplary model for developing nations. Through his tweet, Gates affirmed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s commitment to supporting India’s vision to create an inclusive, secure, and interoperable digital framework that strengthens the digital economy.

These meetings underscore a growing recognition of technology’s role in addressing global challenges and the importance of international collaboration in harnessing innovation for the greater good.