India leads AI adoption in 2024 despite concerns [Video]

India, the world’s biggest democracy, wholeheartedly embraced artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in 2024 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that AI could potentially transform India’s priority sectors, including healthcare. At the same time, a global regulatory framework and a concrete plan to stop the misuse of AI were the most talked about issues in 2024.

Job displacement was another area of concern in India after an International Monetary Fund (IMF) study pointed out that about 40% of jobs globally may be affected by the influence of AI. The United States of America faces a higher risk at 60%, while that in India is comparatively lower at 30% primarily because India—a predominantly agricultural economy—employs a large number of people and, therefore, is less affected by AI.

“India’s AI landscape flourished in 2024, with sectors like healthcare, finance, and logistics leading the way. The deployment of AI-driven automation in public services and private enterprises grew significantly. The government’s focus …