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BRICS ICT Working Group discusses AI, digital ecosystem in Pune

BRICS ICT Working Group discusses AI, digital ecosystem in Pune
AI, digital ecosystem integration discussed at BRICS Working Group meeting in Pune · livemint.com

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.

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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