BRICS Summit: Modi Warns Against Weaponizing Technology and Critical Minerals
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REPORTER:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is warning BRICS partners against weaponizing technology or critical minerals.
Narendra Modi (INDIAN PRIME MINISTER):
The weaponization of technology and critical minerals could hinder our shared progress therefore, we have emphasized inclusivity in the adoption of technology.
Modi’s remarks come amid a global AI race and Chinese export controls on rare earths. He was speaking at a summit in New Delhi also attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi also highlighted some BRICS successes, including an early warning system for infectious disease and cooperation in disaster management.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the weaponization of technology and critical minerals at a BRICS session attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, September 13. Modi also said BRICS had agreed on an early warning system for infectious diseases and had prepared data integration guidelines for disaster management.
BRICS has expanded to include Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates beyond its original membership of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, a grouping formed two decades ago that aimed to transform a world order dominated by the United States. In addition, 10 partner countries spanning emerging economies across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East have broadened its reach across the Global South.
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BRICS Summit: Modi Cautions Against Weaponizing Tech, Rare Earths
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REPORTER:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is warning BRICS partners against weaponizing tech or critical minerals on the last day of a summit Sunday.
Narendra Modi (INDIAN PRIME MINISTER):
The weaponization of technology and critical minerals could hinder our shared progress therefore, we have emphasized inclusivity in the adoption of technology.
Modi’s remarks come amid a global AI race and Chinese export controls on rare earths. But Modi also highlighted cooperation among the growing BRICS bloc, including an early warning system for infectious disease. He also said the bloc is working on data integration guidelines to help with disaster management.
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