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Highlights from the first ever defence AI exhibition in India
Highlights from the first ever defence AI exhibition in India

Highlights from the first ever defence AI exhibition in India

Apart from 75 AI-enabled products launched, 100 products are in different stages of development.

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Key takeaways

  • The first-ever defence AI exhibition in India showcased 75 newly-developed AI products and highlighted 100 more in various development stages.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised AI's potential as a revolutionary advancement for humanity during the event.
  • The showcased AI solutions span multiple fields, including automation, cyber security, and intelligent monitoring systems.
  • Panel discussions explored innovative AI applications in defence, alongside a competition for students to present their AI models.
  • Singh referenced the global competition in AI leadership while reaffirming India's commitment to cooperative global principles.
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On July 11, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed artificial intelligence (AI) products during the first-ever symposium and exhibition on Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AIDef) in New Delhi.

The event was a part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. Singh described AI as a revolutionary step in the development of humanity. The products showcased were AI-enabled solutions developed by research organisations, services, industries and start-ups. 

The products belong to the fields of automation or unmanned or robotics systems, human behaviour analysis, cyber security, logistics & supply chain management, intelligent monitoring system, speech/voice analysis and C4ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computer & Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) systems. Apart from these 75 products that were launched, 100 other products are currently in different stages of development.

During the event, panel discussions were held on topics such as 'GenNext AI solutions', 'Deploying AI in Defence', and 'AI in Defence – Industry Perspective'. A GenNext, AI Solutions competition was also held, where students showcased their futuristic AI models and solutions.

At one point, Singh quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Whoever becomes the leader in artificial intelligence will rule the world". However, he further explained India's belief in the principle of 'vasudhaiv kutumbakam' (the whole world is one family), and the country has no intention to rule the world.

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