G20 Leaders Unite to Create a Comprehensive Vision for Digital Infrastructure of the Future
According to the tech industry, the G20 declaration encompasses a future vision that embraces technology, responsible artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure.
The declaration agreed by leaders attending the New Delhi summit emphasized international cooperation and further discussions on international governance for a safe, secure, trusted, accountable and inclusive digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “making the impossible possible” and G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant’s “relentless persuasion” to get the declaration through.
Ashish Saraf, vice-chairman and country director for India at French digital innovation company Thales, praised the G20 New Delhi leaders’ declaration, saying it presents “a comprehensive vision of a future enhanced by technology and highlights the critical role of responsible artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure.”
Amit Jaju, Senior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting Group (India) said the emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR) demonstrates India’s commitment to bridging the digital divide.
Rishi Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Compliance Management Software Company Teamlease Regtech, said it is time to expand India’s role in promoting rapid adoption of DPIs in developing and developed countries.
“(DPI) enables an inclusive, open and secure digital economy across the globe. India’s plan to build and maintain a global DPI repository will position it as the world’s next economic power in the digital age,” he added.
Varun Tangri, CEO of enterprise software QueueBuster, said the news is of interest to the retail industry. “The board’s commitment reinforces our vision and confirms where the future of the industry lies,” he added.
Diensten Tech Ltd (DTL) CEO Siva Prasad Naduri said the new declaration ensures the security of all digital transactions and opens up significant opportunities in the fintech, security and data center sectors.
Ajit Thomas, Founder and CMO, Cavli Wireless said, “Having already leapfrogged the Western market in terms of payment and financial infrastructure, it is now India’s turn to make equally important leaps in digital infrastructure, which is essential for establishing smart living communities. .
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation said the G20 Declaration’s emphasis on safe, secure, reliable, accountable and inclusive digital public infrastructure reflects a commitment to responsible digital development.
“Prioritizing human rights, personal data protection, privacy and intellectual property rights is important in the digital age. This approach aims to balance technological development with ethical considerations and ensure that digital infrastructure benefits society while respecting individual rights and promoting innovation,” the AIDF spokesperson added.
