PM Meets Instagram, YouTube & Adobe Chiefs at WAVES Event: Report
In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with the chiefs of Instagram, YouTube, and Adobe on the sidelines of the WAVES (World Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Social Empowerment) event in Mumbai. The meeting, which was reported by Moneycontrol, brought together some of the most influential leaders in the global tech industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing India’s creative industries.
The roundtable conversation, which was attended by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, and other industry leaders, focused on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on India’s creative industries. The meeting was part of the WAVES event, which aimed to showcase the potential of AI and machine learning to drive social empowerment and economic growth.
According to Moneycontrol, the discussion centered around the opportunities and challenges posed by AI for India’s creative industries. The leaders highlighted the potential of AI to drive innovation and growth in the country, but also expressed concerns about the potential impact of AI on jobs and the need for policymakers to develop strategies to mitigate these effects.
One of the key areas of discussion was the threat posed by AI tools to copyright infringement. With AI-powered tools becoming increasingly sophisticated, there is a growing concern about the potential for AI to be used to steal and manipulate creative content. The leaders emphasized the need for policymakers to develop robust laws and regulations to protect intellectual property rights in the age of AI.
The meeting also touched on the role that social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Adobe can play in promoting Indian creativity and innovation. The leaders discussed the potential for these platforms to provide a global stage for Indian talent to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.
The WAVES event, which was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss the potential of AI and machine learning to drive social empowerment and economic growth. The event featured a range of sessions and panel discussions on topics such as AI and healthcare, AI and education, and AI and entrepreneurship.
The meeting between the Prime Minister and the chiefs of Instagram, YouTube, and Adobe is seen as a significant step towards promoting India’s creative industries and driving innovation and growth in the country. The conversation around AI and copyright infringement is particularly timely, given the growing concerns about the potential risks posed by AI-powered tools.
As India looks to become a major player in the global tech industry, the need for robust policies and regulations to protect intellectual property rights is becoming increasingly important. The meeting between the Prime Minister and the leaders of Instagram, YouTube, and Adobe is a significant step towards addressing this challenge and promoting India’s creative industries.
