We Indians are optimistic about 2024, with the hope that we will be able to rise above our challenges and be a stronger voice for the Global South.
2023 was a year of disruptive transformation for India in many ways. Compared to 2022, which was a contest of ideas, 2023 has been a year of massive technological transformation for India in areas such as AI, space and quantum technology, while successfully chairing G20 and GPAI. India emerged as a cultural superpower in the world. It was also a great year for India in sports. Despite its many achievements in economy and technology, critics have said that India could have done better in areas of human rights, democratic values, freedom of speech, ease of doing business and federalism.
In 2023, emerging AI systems, including ChatGPT, showcased an unprecedented capacity for human-like conversation, sparking a mix of excitement and concern…
