PM Modi Talks AI, his early life and Global Relations in Recent Podcast with Lex Fridman

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast in a highly anticipated conversation that convered several topics including India's relationship with China and Pakistan, bond of mutual trust with US President Donald Trump, his early life, education, AI, Gujarat riots and meditation.

The Lex Fridman podcast covered a wide range of topics, including Modi's humble beginnings, his experience with poverty, his time in the Himalayas, and international politics.

Some of the most interesting moments included PM Modi's advice to young people, the lessons he learned while working at his father's tea shop, and a funny story he shared with former US President Barack Obama. He also discussed his leadership style, the ideals of the RSS and how spirituality has shaped his personality.

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Key Highlights from the Podcast

PM Modi on Startup Ecosystem and AI 

When asked about AI, PM Modi said that no matter what the world does with AI, it will always be incomplete without India.

He also talked about india's growing strength in space exploration and startups, mentioned that just a few years after opening up the sector, over 200 private companies are now working in space tech.

“Missions like Chandrayaan are extremely cost-effective. India’s Chandrayaan mission cost less than what Hollywood spends making a single blockbuster film! When the world sees how efficient we are, they naturally think, ‘Why not partner with India?’”

PM Modi also highlighted the impact of indian-origin CEOs in global tech, including Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Aravind Srinivas of Perplexity AI.

India-China Relation

PM Modi said that India and China's relationship isn't new and that the bond between the two countries should remain as strong in the future.

Relationship with Pakistan

PM Modi said that every attempt to make peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal. He expressed hope that Pakistan's leaders would choose peace.

He also recalled his 2014 swearing-in ceremony, where he invited then-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as a gesture of goodwill.

He added that the people of Pakistan also desire peace, as they face constant unrest, violence and terror.

Who is Lex Fridman and Why is His Podcast Notable?

Lex Fridman is a research scientist and the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he talks to global leaders, thinkers, and experts from various fields.

His guests have included political leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Argentina's President Javier Milei, as well as business and tech giants such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and intellectuals like Yuval Noah Harari and Magnus Carlsen.

Fridman announced on January 19 that he would be hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his podcast.

In a post on X, he shared, "I will be doing a podcast with Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India, at the end of February. I've never been to India, so I'm excited to finally visit and experience many facets of its vibrant, historic culture and its amazing people as fully as I can."

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