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The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), in partnership with AI4India, organised an official side event at the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris on February 11, 2025.As the only Indian NGO to host an official event at the summit, CPRG joined global institutions like UNESCO, UNDP, and the European Commission, highlighting India’s leadership in responsible AI adoption.

Our session, “Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South”, through three thematic panels explored how AI can drive inclusive growth by addressing digital divides, strengthening capacity, and promoting global cooperation.

Through this milestone, CPRG reinforced its role in shaping national and international conversations on AI, equity, and the future of technology.

CPRG also organised the only official pre-summit event at IIT Bombay, focused on “AI and the Future of Finance in India.” Through the Future of Society Initiative (FoS) has helped position CPRG as a key player in shaping the AI discourse nationally and globally.

Our Panels

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Panel on ‘Reimagining Economies: AI’s Role in Driving Growth’

This panel explored how AI is enabling new economic opportunities across the Global South. Speakers highlighted success stories in agriculture, healthcare, and digital services, noting that supportive policy environments accelerate adoption and growth. Discussions examined lessons for India, particularly in scaling AI for MSMEs and linking domestic innovation to global value chains.

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Panel on ‘Data Sovereignty in the Global South: Leadership in the Age of AI’

Panelists debated the growing importance of data as a strategic asset. They emphasized the risks of dependency on external AI systems and called for stronger local capacity in data management, governance, and standards. The dialogue highlighted the need for policies that protect national interests while fostering innovation and partnerships in AI development.

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Panel on ‘Shaping Workforces: AI’s Influence on Non-Skilled and Semi-Skilled Labor’

This session addressed the future of work, focusing on how automation will affect workers without advanced education. Experts discussed pathways to transition workers into new roles, the importance of skilling and reskilling programs, and examples of inclusive workforce strategies. The panel emphasised AI’s potential to enhance productivity while also demanding thoughtful policy action to manage disruption.

Notable Guests

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Panel Discussion | Al and the Future of Finance in India Panel Discussion IIT Bombay  Back in India, the Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) hosted an engaging panel on Al and the Future of Finance in India Panel Discussion IIT Bombay,  one of India’s premier institutes renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research. This event, organised as part of the lead-up to the Al Action Summit 2025 in Paris, brought together eminent experts to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in reshaping the financial landscape including its impact on Corporate Governance, Taxation, and Financial Inclusion.