AI has been the central point to 2+2 meeting between India and US
Geopolitical Imperatives of AI Discussion
Urgent Imperative for India-US AI Discussion: Two crucial developments, Biden's Executive Order and the Pentagon's updated strategy, highlight the immediate need for intensified India-US discussions on AI.
Biden's AI Executive Order: President Biden's Executive Order prioritizes securing AI in civilian applications, emphasizing safety, security, privacy, and global leadership.
Military Integration in Pentagon's AI Strategy: The Pentagon's strategy underscores the critical role of AI in military operations, focusing on decision-making processes and the delicate balance between global influence and risk mitigation.
US-China Geopolitical Faultline
Central Geopolitical Faultline: The initiatives highlight the escalating rivalry between the US and China, creating a central geopolitical faultline with India sharing concerns about China's AI advancements.
Biden's Standards and Decision Advantage: President Biden's Executive Order seeks to establish new standards for AI use, aligning with American values, while emphasizing the crucial role of AI in gaining a decision advantage in defense.
China's AI Strides and Geopolitical Competition: China's substantial progress in AI, fueled by state resources and civil-military fusion, presents challenges and intensifies the global competition, raising concerns for the US, India, and other nations.
Imperatives for India-US 2+2 Dialogue
Advanced Technology Cooperation: The India-US 2+2 Dialogue should prioritize cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, with a specific focus on AI, reflecting the rapid advancements in this field.
Elevating AI in Defence Partnership: The dialogue needs to elevate AI cooperation within bilateral defence partnerships, acknowledging its growing significance in shaping the power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
Talent Pool and Collaboration: Collaboration in talent development, particularly in addressing the US shortage of AI experts, is imperative. Leveraging India's talent pool can be a strategic solution through expanded cooperation in education, research, and training.