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India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global AI summit in the Global South. With leaders like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Bill Gates, Jensen Huang, and Brad Smith attending, the summit positions India as a key player in shaping global AI governance and innovation.
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The AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is set to bring together over 100 countries and the world’s most influential tech leaders. The event underscores India’s growing role in the global AI ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
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Global Participation: Attendees include Sundar Pichai (Google), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Jensen Huang (Nvidia), Demis Hassabis (DeepMind), Brad Smith (Microsoft), Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm), and more.
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Seven Chakras Framework: Inspired by Indian philosophy, the summit will focus on seven themes—human capital, inclusion, safe AI, research, resilience, democratisation, and economic impact.
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Strategic Significance: As the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, it highlights India’s ambition to democratize AI and ensure equitable access.
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Policy & Innovation: Discussions will cover AI’s role in governance, public service delivery, and industry collaboration, with emphasis on responsible and inclusive growth.
The summit positions India as a bridge between advanced economies and emerging markets, leveraging AI for inclusive development while shaping global standards for safe and ethical AI.
Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, Times of India, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)
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