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Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official

The government is looking to provide access to e-books and AI resources to medical students to help them hone their skills better, with the first phase of the initiative covering around 57 medical colleges in the smaller towns and rural areas, according to a senior Health Ministry official. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit here, Deputy Director General (Medical Education) B Srinivas stated that students from medical colleges in remote areas find it challenging to access e-books and good technical materials, including this AI material. "So the government is thinking of using the leverage of AI to reach out to these students ... in the National Medical Library we have started the process of securing the e-books and the digital clinical material, and we are doing it right now in around 57 government medical colleges across the country," Srinivas said. The government is looking to scale up the initiative in a gradual manner, he added. "We are in the pipeline to also include the private

Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official

There is a lot of scope for AI integration in the road and transport industry to help avoid accidents and check issues of vehicular pollution, a government official said on Monday. Measures such as a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system and adding driving-in-school curriculum can help in this direction, Pankaj Aggarwal, an officer in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said while speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital. During a panel discussion on 'AI for Road Safety: Data-Driven Solutions for Enhancing Road Safety in India', he said AI can play a big role in avoiding accidents and reducing fatalities. Data indicates that speeding is the first problem among traffic rule violations, he said. So, capturing proper data with the help of AI and providing the same evidence without human intervention can be of help as whatever data today is recorded by a police person is "not the actual data as there are many other offences which contribute to the ...

AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Norway envoy to India calls for representation of women in AI development

At the AI Impact Summit 2026, the Norwegian Ambassador to India, Stener, focused on gender and innovation and highlighted the stark contrast between curated events and the broader reality of the tech

Norway envoy to India calls for representation of women in AI development
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Ethical AI is mandatory, not optional: Soha Ali Khan at AI Impact Summit

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Soha Ali Khan warned that as AI grows, women face rising online risks like deepfakes and data misuse, and said ethical safeguards are now essential, not optional

Ethical AI is mandatory, not optional: Soha Ali Khan at AI Impact Summit
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

AI progress will not happen by 'drift', needs urgency: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran warned that without careful and calibrated action, rapid technological change could create social and economic instability

AI progress will not happen by 'drift', needs urgency: CEA Nageswaran
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Andhra CM Naidu, Bill Gates meet at state secretariat in Amaravati

Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives. Gates will arrive at the state secretariat here in the morning and meet with CM Naidu, IT Minister Nara Lokesh and deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan briefly. "Gates will visit Amaravati and hold discussions with Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives," state Municipal Minister P Narayana said on Sunday. The CM has requested Gates to expand ongoing health initiatives across the state and discussions will focus on AI as well, he said. The Gates Foundation has already been working in Kuppam in Chittoor district on health-related projects, and the talks are expected to explore scaling up these interventions to benefit a wider population across the southern state. Later, Gates will proceed to Real Time Governance System (RTGS) to observe the ...

Andhra CM Naidu, Bill Gates meet at state secretariat in Amaravati
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Global AI models struggles with Indian languages and dialects: Report

Voice of India benchmark, built with AI4Bharat, tests speech models across 15 languages and dialects and finds accuracy gaps between India-focused systems and global AI models

Global AI models struggles with Indian languages and dialects: Report
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off in Delhi today: Key sessions to watch

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20, bringing global leaders, tech CEOs together to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used for governance, jobs and public services

AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off in Delhi today: Key sessions to watch
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Which AI models will India unveil at 2026 Impact Summit: Details here

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier said that India's home-grown AI models are ready for public release and will be presented at the summit

Which AI models will India unveil at 2026 Impact Summit: Details here
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Strong ties between US, India in AI has tremendous potential: Rubrik CEO

A strong partnership between India and the US in AI offers a tremendous opportunity to deliver across sectors such as healthcare, education, job training and digital literacy, a senior official of AI operations giant Rubrik has said. Chairman and CEO of security and AI operations giant Rubrik, Bipul Sinha, made these remarks. "I have been a huge proponent of the India-US relationship because the US has the technological know-how, technology IP and technology scale. India has a human scale. India has a 1.4 billion population and a youth population, tremendous growth rate of a large economy," Sinha told PTI in an exclusive interview here. Sinha will attend the India AI Impact Summit being hosted in New Delhi from February 16-20, a global gathering of leaders, policymakers and innovators from across the world for deep-dive discussions on the way forward for AI. Sinha, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and The Wharton School alumnus who co-founded the Palo Alto-headquartere

Strong ties between US, India in AI has tremendous potential: Rubrik CEO
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

India seeks role in shaping AI with summit of world leaders, tech chiefs

World leaders, tech moguls, AI founders and investors are expected to arrive in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit, potentially the largest gathering of AI luminaries to date

India seeks role in shaping AI with summit of world leaders, tech chiefs
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

AI Impact Summit: Delhi set to roll out red carpet for 35K global leaders

Many delegates choose Mumbai or Bengaluru due to shortage of luxury rooms

AI Impact Summit: Delhi set to roll out red carpet for 35K global leaders
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

AI is new reality but may not spell doom for IT services: Experts

Automating tasks won't overhaul data estates, security frameworks: Experts

AI is new reality but may not spell doom for IT services: Experts
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

India placed third in global AI vibrancy index after US, China: Report

India placed third after the US and China in AI vibrancy index, scoring strongly on R&D and talent while advancing data governance and policy frameworks

India placed third in global AI vibrancy index after US, China: Report
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

My focus for Mafatlal is to take uniforms to the world: Priyavrata Mafatlal

Priyavrata Mafatlal outlines plans to take Indian uniforms global, expand exports and blend legacy with AI-led growth

My focus for Mafatlal is to take uniforms to the world: Priyavrata Mafatlal
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

AI buzzwords decoded: What terms like LLMs, generative AI, guardrails mean

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, workplaces and the daily digital life, emerging as one of the most transformative technologies - and a focal point of global conversations. As chatter around AI intensifies ahead of the mega summit that New Delhi is set to host, here is a straightforward guide to some frequently used terms making headlines, and what they mean. From LLMs to guardrails, decoding AI vocabulary: ----------------------------------------------------- -- AI: First things, first. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, refers to the simulation of human intelligence by machines. Think of it as systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence - understanding language, recognising images, making decisions, solving problems, and increasingly, creating content such as text, music or videos. At its core, AI is about enabling machines to learn from data. Instead of being programmed step-by-step for every scenario - as is the case with ..

AI buzzwords decoded: What terms like LLMs, generative AI, guardrails mean
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Sam Altman hails India as 'full stack AI leader' ahead of AI Impact Summit

Ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 set to begin tomorrow, Altman said India has surged to become OpenAI's second-largest user base globally, trailing only the United States

Sam Altman hails India as 'full stack AI leader' ahead of AI Impact Summit
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

AI Impact Summit 2026: India gears up for global dialogue from Feb 16-20

India is set to host the AI Impact Summit, a high-profile gathering of global leaders and industry heavyweights in Artificial Intelligence - a technology widely seen as one of the biggest disruptors since the advent of electricity. The summit, at the grand 'Bharat Mandapam' from February 16-20, will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology innovators at a time when nations are racing to define their AI agenda. For India, the event is as much about signalling capability as it is about intent - showcasing its deep talent pool, expanding digital public infrastructure and growing startup ecosystem, while positioning itself as a key architect of responsible, scalable and inclusive AI solutions for the world. Artificial intelligence or AI has moved well beyond research labs and boardroom buzzwords -- it is reshaping healthcare delivery, transforming agriculture, recalibrating financial markets, redefining education systems and rewriting corporate strategy, even as it .

AI Impact Summit 2026: India gears up for global dialogue from Feb 16-20
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

AI must remain human-centric, inclusive: IT Secretary ahead of mega summit

Ahead of the AI Impact Summit, IT Secretary S Krishnan has said the key message India wants to send to the world is that artificial intelligence must remain human-centric and inclusive, with democratic access to AI resources. In an interview with PTI, Krishnan said AI should be a positive force for the global economy, with the potential to drive growth across all parts of the world, including India and the Global South. "The key message that we want to send is that whatever happens with AI needs to be human-centric and inclusive. There needs to be a democratic access to AI resources, and it needs to be done in a way that people and humans are at the centre of this process," Krishnan said. As countries prepare for deeper AI-adoption across sectors, India is positioning itself as a voice for equitable growth in the emerging technology landscape. According to Krishnan, the broader goals are to ensure that AI becomes a truly inclusive technology, with the benefits of prosperity reachin

AI must remain human-centric, inclusive: IT Secretary ahead of mega summit
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

India must pursue 'sovereign by design' AI approach to benefit all: BCGX

AI in India will drive productivity, quality, and role redesign in the near term rather than mass unemployment, but the country must pursue a "sovereign by design" approach, maintaining control over its data and capabilities while staying globally integrated to ensure AI benefits everyone, according to BCGX. India's talent base is a real advantage, with 13 per cent of the global AI talent pool as new centres of influence emerge beyond AI superpowers US and China, top officials of BCGX, the AI, digital and innovation division of global consulting firm BCG, told PTI in an emailed interview. "The Asia-Pacific region is often described as being ahead of the curve in AI adoption, for example, a recent BCG report found that 92 per cent of employees in India use AI at least several times a week," Sylvain Duranto, Global Leader BCGX, said, referring to how AI has gained traction in India. On India's AI talent pool, Duranto said, "Beyond the AI superpowers of the US and China, new centres of

India must pursue 'sovereign by design' AI approach to benefit all: BCGX
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:47 AM IST