Goyal asserts human superiority over AI
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, while speaking at the Future Frontier Forum in London, shared that "the human mind will always be superior to any kind of AI."
He reassured everyone that India sees AI as a way to spark innovation and help people reskill—not as something that's going to steal jobs.
Instead of worrying about job loss, he stressed retraining
Goyal made these comments during his UK visit focused on the new India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
He highlighted that India's skilled workforce is key for using AI in data innovation and growing the economy.
Instead of worrying about job loss, he stressed retraining and upskilling.
Goyal's meetings in London
While in London, Goyal met with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to talk about financial partnerships and sustainable trade.
He also connected with Oliver Prill from fintech firm Tide about digital empowerment and boosting small businesses.
These talks show India's push to blend tech like AI into global partnerships—especially with the UK.