Opinion | How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI

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Global Gathering: Heads of state, heads of government, delegates and innovators from over 100 nations attended the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, India.
India’s Pride: Hosting the summit was a moment of immense pride for India, showcasing its scale and energy in the global AI arena.
Mass Movement: The summit marked a significant moment in India’s journey towards mass AI innovation and adoption, with thousands of young participants displaying strong curiosity and imagination.
Technological Importance: AI is positioned alongside transformative technologies like fire, writing, electricity, and the internet, capable of bringing rapid and impactful changes worldwide.
Human-Centric AI: India emphasized the importance of making AI human-centric to ensure welfare for all with the principle of sarvajana hitaya, sarvajana sukhaya.
Tech for All: Successful examples of technology serving people were seen, such as digital payments through UPI and Covid-19 vaccinations, which focus on inclusivity.
Empowering AI in India: The summit showcased AI’s practical benefits in sectors like agriculture, security, assistance for people with disabilities, and for multilingual populations.
Real-World Examples: Indian innovations such as AI-powered assistance for dairy farmers by Amul, and the AI-based platform Bharat VISTAAR for providing multilinguistic agricultural support, demonstrated the empowering potential of AI in India.

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