AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

Last Updated: Feb 19 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for the democratisation of artificial intelligence (AI), urging that the technology be made human-centric and aligned with the welfare of all, particularly for the Global South.

Watch Emmanuel Macron’s keynote address at the India AI Impact summit 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron praised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), saying the country has accomplished what no other nation has — creating a digital identity system that serves all 1.4

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

Watch Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s keynote address at the India AI Impact summit 2026

Speaking before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and global leaders, Pichai said AI represents the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes — but its promise is neither automatic nor guaranteed. Watch the

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

PM Modi & Global Leaders arrive at AI Impact Summit | Shaping the Future of AI Together

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Why are Americans boycotting big tech?: Inside the 'Resist and Unsubscribe' movement

A growing boycott campaign in the United States is urging people to cancel subscriptions to major tech platforms. Here’s what the “Resist and Unsubscribe” movement is, why it began

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 2 wrap: Key takeaways on defence, jobs and investment

Day 2 of the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi focused on large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence across key sectors.

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Explained: What is Bharat-VISTAAR and how will the new AI system guide farmers via phone calls?

India has launched Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-driven multilingual agriculture platform that provides farmers with personalised advisory services, access to schemes

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

From viral sensation to legal scrutiny: Why ByteDance is tightening controls on Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 stunned the internet with cinematic AI videos that looked almost real. But after copyright complaints and a legal threat from Disney, ByteDance now says it will strengthen safeguards.

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

President Macron’s India visit: Rafale deal, AI Summit & what's more on the agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day India visit from February 17, focusing on artificial intelligence, business partnerships, and defence cooperation. Here’s what to expect from the hi

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 1 wrap: Key takeaways on jobs, sovereign AI and regulations

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 began on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 12:11 PM IST