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91 DAYS AGO | New Delhi, India |
AI's Great Divide: Why East Builds Rainbows While West Builds Fences
Event Summary
India hosted its first AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting a deepening global divide in attitudes toward artificial intelligence. While nations like India and China view AI as a vital tool for economic leapfrogging, Western nations remain focused on mitigating its risks to jobs and privacy.
The Optimistic East (India & Global South)
"Views AI as an essential 'ladder' for development, focusing on inclusion and leapfrogging legacy systems to empower large populations."
The Cautious West (US, UK, Europe)
"Approaches AI as a disruptive 'snake,' emphasizing the need for safety, regulation, and mitigating harms to existing societal structures."