AI will be the most profound global factor since nuclear weapons: EAM Jaishankar

He further said that the world is getting more globalised deeper. "On the ground you have this interdependence and on digital era an inter-penetration," he added.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on October 6, said artificial intelligence will be the most profound global factor since nuclear weapons.

Speaking at the Kautalya Economic Conclave, he said, "Demographic, connectivity and AI will change the global order."

He further said that the world is getting more globalised deeper. "On the ground you have this interdependence and on digital era an inter-penetration," he added.

EAM also criticised the United Nations, calling it an "old company" that struggles to adapt to contemporary challenges while still occupying a significant position in global affairs.

"The UN is like an old company, not entirely keeping up with the market but occupying the space," he said.

Speaking of the Middle East, the EAM described it as particularly complex, pointing out, "Middle East is more complex, there are parties which do not acknowledge on what they are doing". He further highlighted that the Global South is feeling the impacts of these geopolitical tensions more acutely than others, raising concerns about the region's stability.

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