DUBAI, Feb 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi today cautioned the world against the misuse of cyberspace to ensure they do not become a source of radicalisation, asserting that technology should be harnessed as a tool for development, not destruction.
The comments by Modi at the World Government Summit in his plenary address comes at a time when the world community is engaged in efforts to address the misuse and abuse of cyberspace by terrorists and hackers.
During the course of his address, Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all. He emphasised the role technology was playing in India�s development.
Modi told the audience that India is aspiring to assume leadership position in artificial intelligence, nano, cybsersecurity and cloud computing.
Modi said that even after all the development, poverty and malnutrition have still not been eliminated. �On the other side we are investing large portion of money, time and resources on missiles and bombs. We must use technology as a means to development, not destruction,� he told the gathering that included Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and the ruler of Dubai.
He expressed concern over attempts by some people to radicalise the cyber space with the use of technology, referring to its use by jihadists to recruit cadres online.
India is the �Guest Country� at the sixth edition of the World Government Summit, which is being attended by more than 4,000 participants from 140 countries. � PTI