‘AI Can Do a Lot, But Not Fix Delhi Traffic’: Here’s why former UK PM Rishi Sunak made the remark

Sunak Praises India’s AI Growth, Adds Humorous Take on Traffic

New Delhi: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak captured everyone's attention with his witty remark during the AI ​​Summit held in New Delhi. At the event held at the British High Commission, he said, "AI can do a lot, but it can't fix Delhi's traffic right now." His joke drew laughter from the audience. Sunak arrived a little late to the session and made this comment, citing traffic.

India on Path to Becoming an AI Superpower

In his address, Sunak praised India's technological energy and leadership. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable progress in digital public infrastructure and innovation. Referring to Stanford's global rankings, he said that India is rapidly emerging as an AI superpower. According to him, there could be no better place than India to shape the future of AI.

"Not just Britain, but also India's son"

At the event, British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy introduced Sunak, calling him a great son not only of Britain but also of India. Sunak immediately smiled and replied, "Son-in-law," lightening the atmosphere. Lammy jokingly echoed the same sentiment. This friendly tone reflected the close relationship between the two leaders.

Emphasis on India-UK Tech Partnership

During the discussion, both leaders emphasized the need to strengthen trade, technology, and security cooperation between India and the UK. Referring to the first Global AI Summit held at Bletchley Park, Sunak said that AI is important not only for developed countries but also for developing countries. He called for security and progress to go hand in hand.

AI Security and Public Trust

Sunak explained that the UK's AI Security Institute is testing AI models in collaboration with leading laboratories. He believes that public trust will determine AI's success. He said that AI can play a vital role in improving health, education, and government services. The summit aims to demonstrate that AI can bring positive change to humanity.