AI Impact Summit 2026

February 24, 2026 12:09 PM

Three more countries join New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact; signatories rise to 91

Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Guatemala have joined the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, taking the total number of endorsing countries and international organisations to 91, according to an official release. The declaration was adopted at the AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on February 18–19, marking a milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence. As of February 21, 88 countries and international organisations had endorsed the declaration. The Declaration reflects a b...

February 22, 2026 3:11 PM

World witnessed India’s remarkable AI capabilities at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world witnessed “Bharat’s remarkable capabilities” in artificial intelligence during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026, describing it as a turning point in the global use of AI. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister reflected on the AI Impact Summit held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit brought together global leaders, industry experts, innova...

February 21, 2026 5:00 PM

88 countries, international organisations endorse New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact

The mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ concluded here on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations — marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence. The Declaration reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good. Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the Declaration...

February 20, 2026 1:45 PM

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

The ‘outstanding’ ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased the energy, the broader AI vision and what India can do to take this vision forward, according to Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran. He told IANS on the sidelines of the ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ here that the event provided a platform to showcase all of the country’s AI-related plans. The summit earlier saw OpenAI joining Tata Group to develop local, AI-ready data centre capacity designed for data residency, securit...

February 19, 2026 4:43 PM

‘India AI Impact Summit 2026 will shape human-centric global AI ecosystem’: PM Modi at Leaders’ Plenary Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the India AI Impact Summit 2026 would play a defining role in shaping a human-centric and sensitive global artificial intelligence ecosystem, asserting that AI must remain a shared resource for the welfare of humanity. Addressing the Leaders’ Plenary Session at the summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said history has shown that humanity has consistently transformed disruptions into opportunities. “Today presents anoth...

February 19, 2026 12:21 PM

‘While some see fear in AI, India finds its future in it,’ says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a powerful message of technological optimism at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, asserting that while some view the rise of artificial intelligence with apprehension, India embraces it as a cornerstone of its future growth. Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister stated, "While some see fear in AI, others see the future. I can say with utmost pride that India finds its future in Artificial Intelligence,...

February 19, 2026 1:07 PM

‘AI must be democratic and human-centric’: PM Modi in keynote address at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, calling for artificial intelligence to be democratic, inclusive and guided by strong ethical principles. Describing the summit as a historic global gathering, PM Modi said India - home to one-sixth of humanity - is proud to host the first global AI summit in the Global South. He highlighted India’s strengths, including the world’s largest youth population, a vast technology ...

February 19, 2026 10:49 AM

AI is the next foundational infrastructure like electricity and internet: Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran

Artificial intelligence is the next major form of infrastructure that will profoundly transform societies and economies, much like the steam engine, electricity and the internet did in earlier eras, Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Thursday. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Chandrasekaran described AI as the “infrastructure of intelligence” that will shape the future across sectors and geographies. “AI, in my view, is the next big infrastructure. It i...

February 19, 2026 11:01 AM

PM Modi shares warm bonhomie with Presidents Lula and Macron at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared warm bonhomie with global leaders at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The Prime Minister was seen exchanging a cordial greeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Representing key voices of the Global South, the two leaders displayed a close personal rapport as they entered the venue together, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between India and Brazil, particularly in the areas of global techno...

February 18, 2026 10:32 PM

Happy that Norway, India share democratic approach to AI to benefit everyone: Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation

Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung said on Wednesday that the Nordic country is keen to collaborate with India on ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) as India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital. Speaking to ANI, on the sidelines of the summit, the Norwegian minister expressed her delight to be here in India and said that she was fascinated by India's work on digital inclusion. "I am really happy to be here in In...