Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the global community to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed for the larger public good, as India hosted the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.
Addressing delegates on the second day of the summit at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister said AI must remain human-centric, inclusive and accessible, and should be used to solve real-world challenges in governance, healthcare, education and agriculture. He underlined that technology should empower people rather than deepen inequalities.
The five-day summit has brought together heads of state, policymakers, global technology companies, startups, researchers and industry leaders from more than 100 countries. It is the first time that a Global South nation is hosting a gathering of this scale focused exclusively on AI governance, innovation and collaboration.
Estonian President Alar Karis arrived in New Delhi to participate in the discussions, signalling stronger digital cooperation between India and Estonia. His visit highlights the growing importance of international partnerships in building secure and transparent digital ecosystems.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is preparing to launch a “Create in India” initiative to develop future-ready talent and accelerate domestic innovation in emerging technologies. He emphasised that the country’s digital public infrastructure can serve as a model for scalable and affordable AI solutions for developing economies.
The summit features multiple sessions, country pavilions and live demonstrations showcasing AI-driven applications such as smart mobility systems, disaster-response technologies, language tools and next-generation robotics. Industry leaders have also called for building AI models tailored to India’s diverse linguistic and socio-economic landscape.
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