"AI Can Never Replace Human Values": Piyush Goyal On The Coexistence Of Tech And Tradition

In a thoughtful reflection on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that technology will never supersede human intelligence, culture, and deep-rooted traditions. While emphasizing that the government is committed to making computer capability affordable to empower India's youth, Goyal maintained that certain roles- such as a master chef or a heritage guide require an inherent human touch that AI cannot replicate. He contrasted this with Western models, noting that in spiritual and family-oriented societies like India, there will always be a harmonious scope for technology to coexist with history.