Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday. The meeting took place amid growing discussions on the role of artificial intelligence in shaping global development.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Happy to have met UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres in Paris.” The two leaders are believed to have discussed key global challenges, particularly the implications of AI on economic and social structures worldwide.
Happy to have met @UN Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres in Paris. @antonioguterres pic.twitter.com/zC6tXiRaTu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
Addressing the summit, Guterres emphasized the need for equitable AI development, warning against a growing divide between technologically advanced and underdeveloped nations. A growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. We must prevent a world of AI ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’,” he stated, adding that AI should be a tool for closing the gap between developed and developing nations rather than widening it.
A growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides.
We must prevent a world of AI “haves” and “have-nots”.
AI must bridge the gap between developed and developing countries – not widen it. pic.twitter.com/XNVXlvi2Di
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 11, 2025
PM Modi co-chaired the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting India’s commitment to ethical AI governance and international cooperation. The week-long event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss AI regulations, innovation, and its role in economic development.
Addressing the AI Action Summit in Paris. https://t.co/l9VUC88Cc8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
In his remarks at the summit, Prime Minister noted that the world was at the dawn of the AI age where this technology was fast writing the code for humanity and re-shaping our polity, economy, security and society. Emphasizing that AI was very different from other technological milestones in human history in terms of impact, he called for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards that uphold shared values, address risks and build trust.
Talking about India’s AI Mission, PM noted that India, considering its diversity, was building its own Large Language Model for AI. He underlined that India was ready to share its experience to ensure that the benefits of AI reach everyone. Prime Minister announced that India will be hosting the next AI Summit.
