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Biju Janata Dal Party

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is a prominent regional political party in India, primarily active in the eastern state of Odisha. Named after Biju Patnaik, a legendary figure in Odisha's political and social landscape, the party was founded in 1997 by his…  Read more

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Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a regional party primarily focused on the development and welfare of Odisha, has shown interest in technological advancements and development projects that benefit their state and, by extension, India. While the party's primary focus has not been explicitly on defense, their general support for development and modernization initiatives suggests a likely positive inclination towards investing in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications, especially if it promises enhanced national security and technological advancement. This is inferred from their support for various infrastructure and development projects in the past, indicating a willingness to embrace new technologies for the state's and country's advancement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Given the Biju Janata Dal's (BJD) general support for development and modernization, outright opposition to investing in AI for defense applications seems unlikely. However, the party might prioritize other areas of development or express concerns about the ethical implications and potential risks associated with AI in defense, reflecting a cautious approach rather than outright opposition. The score reflects a nuanced stance, acknowledging the party's development-oriented outlook while considering potential reservations about prioritizing defense AI over other pressing needs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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