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BRICS ICT Working Group discusses AI, digital ecosystem in Pune
Some countries that are friends, called the BRICS group, got together in a city called Pune in India.
They had a special meeting about computers, the internet and new technology.
India was the host of this meeting, which means India was in charge of planning it.
A very important person named Amit Agrawal started the meeting with a speech.
He said the meeting was about working together to make technology better and stronger.
The people at the meeting talked about smart machines called artificial intelligence.
They also talked about faster internet, robots in factories and how to keep people safe from phone signals.
They want to make sure all their countries can use digital tools together easily.
This meeting is part of a bigger plan that India is leading for the whole year.
The countries hope that by working together, they can build a better future for everyone.
India hosted the seventh meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies in Pune.
Department of Telecommunications Secretary Amit Agrawal inaugurated the meeting, outlining India's theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future'.
Delegates discussed artificial intelligence, next-generation communications, Industry 4.0, electromagnetic field exposure and digital ecosystem integration.
The meeting is held under India's chairship 2026 with the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
The Council of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks reviewed activities of designated national branches and study group updates.
- Who
- Delegates from BRICS member countries, inaugurated by India's Department of Telecommunications Secretary Amit Agrawal
- What
- Seventh meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies, covering AI, next-generation communications, Industry 4.0, EMF exposure and digital ecosystem integration
- Where
- Pune, India
- When
- Monday, August 17
- Why
- To share experiences, build common understanding of priorities and shape the agenda under India's chairship of the BRICS ICT Track 2026
Key facts
- Event
- 7th BRICS Working Group Meeting for Cooperation in ICTs
- Host
- India (BRICS ICT Track chairship 2026)
- Location
- Pune, India
- Date
- Monday, August 17
- Inaugurated by
- Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications
- Overall Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- India's ICT Track Theme
- Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future
- Topics Discussed
- AI, next-generation communications, Industry 4.0, EMF exposure, digital ecosystem integration
Quotes
Amit Agrawal
Department of Telecommunications Secretary, India
“These engagements have enabled us to share experiences, build a common understanding of our priorities and collectively shape the agenda before us today”
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“Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”
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