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Modi urges scientists to build AI and quantum tools to secure systems
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for AI and quantum tools to secure India’s systems at a science and technology conclave in New Delhi.
He pointed to risks to financial networks and national security as AI advances.
Modi said AI can speed up tasks, but scientists must still check whether its answers are true.
He urged researchers to use time saved by AI for experiments and difficult problems, while protecting independent thought.
His remarks come as the government drafts a consultation paper on India’s AI policy, amid calls for regulation.
Modi said India’s development depends on research and innovation, and asked scientists, industry leaders, startup founders and students to set three-year goals for new technologies or products.
He said India should build expertise in critical technologies and lead, rather than simply take part, in emerging science.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged scientists to develop AI-based and quantum security tools to protect India’s systems.
Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi, he cited cybersecurity threats to financial networks and national security.
Modi said scientists must verify AI-generated answers and use AI to support, not limit, independent thinking.
He called on researchers, industry leaders, startup founders and students to set a three-year target for developing a technology, prototype, pilot project or product.
He said India should lead, rather than merely participate in, emerging science and technology.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged scientists and other innovators to develop security tools.
- What
- He called for AI-based and quantum solutions to protect national systems.
- When
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi.
- Why
- To address AI-era cybersecurity threats to financial networks and national security, and to serve humanity.
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- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Security tools urged
- AI-based and quantum solutions
- Target period
- Three years for developing a technology, prototype, pilot project or product
What people are saying
In the age of AI, there are challenges. While AI can execute tasks to boost productivity, it must enrich rather than restrict independent thinking, allowing researchers to use saved time for harder problems, new experiments and idea validation.