New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday said that innovation in artificial intelligence must not be accelerated at the cost of safeguards, stressing the need for responsible development as part of the growing India-Netherlands partnership on ethical AI.

Responding to a question from ANI during a press conference on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Schoof said both countries aim to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring it is developed and deployed responsibly.

"We want to take full advantage of the artificial intelligence offers while at the same time ensuring that it is developed and used responsibly. Innovation should not be rushed without safeguards," he said.

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