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Rapid tech gains, crumbling global order mark today's paradox: Aroon Purie
UPDATED: Mar 13, 2026 13:32 IST
The world is witnessing a paradoxical moment in which rapid technological breakthroughs are unfolding alongside growing geopolitical instability, Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, on Friday said, as he opened the 23rd edition of the India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi.
Speaking on the conclave’s theme, Breakthroughs and Breakdowns, Purie said artificial intelligence represents one of the most extraordinary technological revolutions in human history, at the same time, wars weakening global institutions threaten the international order. He noted that AI is reshaping productivity, governance and creativity, offering India a chance to translate innovation into growth. However, he cautioned that technologies such as deepfakes and polarising algorithms could also destabilise societies if not guided by ethics and responsible leadership.
Purie also flagged challenges including climate change, the erosion of trust in institutions and shifting geopolitics, stressing the need for open debate and independent thinking to ensure that breakthroughs translate into lasting progress.
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