AI Summit 2026 highlights: Vaishnaw promises smooth experience for visitors, says ‘war room’ monitoring issues

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Dr Ramanand, founder-director of the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), said the scale of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 reflects the country’s growing global role in artificial intelligence and its push to democratise technology.

Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, he noted that the first such AI summit was held in France and that after Europe, India is now hosting the event.

“The AI Summit is being held in India. The first Summit was held in France. After Europe, it is being held in India, and India is being looked at with great hope, and India is hosting almost the biggest summit. I don't think anyone has organised such a big event on the subject of AI, and this event itself sends a message that India is democratising AI, democratizing technology,” he said, reported ANI.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Child safety in the age of artificial intelligence took centre stage at a key session during the AI Impact Summit, where platform accountability and user protection were key themes.

Responding to a question on how Snapchat ensures child safety, Uthara Ganesh from Snapchat said the platform is designed differently from “town square” style social media platforms.

“Some platforms are ‘town square’… A Snapchat is a one-to-one chat platform, it minimises the interaction. Minimising contacts from the strangers,” she said.

She explained that privacy-focused features are built into the platform by default. “Privacy settings that say, the location is turned by default. Idea of disappearing messages, users to control that users can keep the conversation in chat. We have parental control feature,” Uthara added.

Notably, Snapchat has an integrated AI chatbot in its system.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: President and Chief Executive Officer of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Mukesh Aghi, underlined India’s growing role in ensuring the democratisation and diffusion of artificial intelligence.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Aghi said, “India has taken a very strong lead in trying to make AI more affordable, scalable, and accessible to its citizens. And it has one of the largest structured database to leverage that. So in every aspect, India is going to play a very pivotal role in AI on a global basis. I think the message to the rest of the world, especially the global South, is look at how India has been able to provide digital infrastructure with citizens, not only just from a payment perspective, but also leveraging AI in the future.”

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: President and Chief Executive Officer of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Mukesh Aghi, underlined India’s growing role in ensuring the democratisation and diffusion of artificial intelligence.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Aghi said, “India has taken a very strong lead in trying to make AI more affordable, scalable, and accessible to its citizens. And it has one of the largest structured database to leverage that. So in every aspect, India is going to play a very pivotal role in AI on a global basis. I think the message to the rest of the world, especially the global South, is look at how India has been able to provide digital infrastructure with citizens, not only just from a payment perspective, but also leveraging AI in the future.”

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: President and Chief Executive Officer of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Mukesh Aghi, underlined India’s growing role in ensuring the democratisation and diffusion of artificial intelligence.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Aghi said, “India has taken a very strong lead in trying to make AI more affordable, scalable, and accessible to its citizens. And it has one of the largest structured database to leverage that. So in every aspect, India is going to play a very pivotal role in AI on a global basis. I think the message to the rest of the world, especially the global South, is look at how India has been able to provide digital infrastructure with citizens, not only just from a payment perspective, but also leveraging AI in the future.”

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to India, saying the visit would add fresh momentum to the strategic partnership between the two countries.

In a message, the Prime Minister said, “India is delighted to welcome your visit and intends to give new momentum to our strategic partnership. I am convinced that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation in various sectors and contribute to global progress. See you very soon in Mumbai, then in Delhi, my dear friend.”

Macron is scheduled to attend engagements in Mumbai before travelling to Delhi, where he is expected to participate in the ongoing AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

One glimpse at the long queues and teeming corridors at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam - the venue for the IndiaAI Impact Summit - is enough to show how democratised the generative AI boom has become. While a large part of this phenomenon is being built on journalism, big tech companies continue to undermine the economics of news publishing, experts warned at the summit

News businesses - both legacy organisations and upstarts - are facing a structural shock that has become starkly visible over the past year: major AI platforms are consuming their originally produced work to train models and affecting user traffic, all without sharing value.

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AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the core objective of the India AI Impact Summit is to ensure that artificial intelligence serves the larger public good.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Intelligence, rationality and decision-making make science and technology useful to the masses. The India AI Impact Summit also aims to see how AI can be used in the public interest. Service, hearing, grasping and holding. Knowledge of the meaning and knowledge of the truth are the attributes of intellect."

His remarks come as global leaders, policymakers and technology experts gather in New Delhi for high-level discussions on artificial intelligence.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The ministry of external affairs on February 13 announced that 20 world leaders will participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, underscoring the scale and diplomatic significance of the event.

Among those arriving is Estonian President Alar Karis, who arrived later today in News Delhi.

According to the MEA brief, cited by ANI, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Heads of State and Government are scheduled to attend the summit.

The list includes Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay; Vice President of Bolivia Edmundo Lara Montano; President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva; Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic; President of Estonia Alar Karis; Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo; President of France Emmanuel Macron; Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Vice President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo; and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov.

The other leaders expected to participate are Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Prince Alois; Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam; President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic; President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini; President of Spain Pedro Sanchez; President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Disanayaka; Vice President of Seychelles Sebastien Pillay; President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof; and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Speaking about Monday’s session at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Additional Secretary in the ministry of information and broadcasting, Prabhat, said the discussion focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence in media production and the need to protect creators’ interests.

“...The topic for today's discussion was very relevant. How does AI get involved in production in the media sector, and what should be done to safeguard creators' interests, make it accessible, and ensure it is responsible? India is a forerunner in the AI sector. We also have our own technology stack; we are developing a machine language database. Everything is on course to make India a world leader in AI technologies...” he said, reported news agency ANI.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: President of Estonia, Alar Karis, arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit, adding to the growing list of global leaders attending the high-profile event at Bharat Mandapam.

He was received at the airport by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 has drawn massive global participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 ministers and more than 500 global AI leaders gathering in New Delhi for the multi-day event.

According to a govt release, the AI Impact Summit is anchored in three foundational pillars, or “Sutras” – People, Planet and Progress. These pillars are expected to guide discussions around inclusive growth, sustainable development and innovation-driven transformation powered by artificial intelligence.

Alongside the summit, the India AI Impact Expo will showcase over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries. The expo will span more than 10 thematic pavilions, offering a platform for governments, startups, companies and research institutions to present cutting-edge AI applications and collaborative initiatives.

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have also arrived in India and are expected to attend the summit.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI event to be hosted in the Global South, is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.

The summit has brought together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, startups and investors from across the world, creating a platform to showcase real-world AI applications and strengthen international partnerships in the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Monday welcomed its delegation to the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, saying the event would serve as a catalyst for strengthening commercial ties between the two countries.

In a post on X, the USIBC said, "We are excited to welcome a delegation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and our member companies to New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit, advancing dialogue on responsible AI, innovation-led growth, and strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties."

The council’s statement underlined the growing focus on responsible AI development and innovation-driven growth, even as business leaders and policymakers gather at Bharat Mandapam for high-level discussions.

The participation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation signals continued industry engagement between the two countries, with AI emerging as a key pillar of bilateral economic cooperation.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The ministry of education will host a special session titled “Ministry of Education – Pushing the Frontier of AI in India” on Tuesday as part of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit.

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and minister of state for education & skill development & entrepreneurship (IC) Jayant Chaudhary will attend the session, signalling the government’s continued push to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the education sector.

The session is part of the Ministry’s broader effort to integrate AI across the education ecosystem, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, reported ANI news agency.

An eminent panel of leaders from academia, industry and the investment ecosystem will take part in the discussion. These include Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation; Dr. Vibhu Mittal, Technologist and Innovation Leader at Inflection; Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Peak XV Partners; Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur; Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; and Prof. Sunita Sarawagi of IIT Bombay.

The session will be moderated by Prof. Manoj S. Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu.

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: Power-packed line up of sessions as Summit enters second day

AI Summit 2026 LIVE updates Day 2: The India AI Impact Summit 2026 entered its second day on Tuesday with a power-packed line up of sessions, drawing global leaders, policymakers, industry experts and startups to Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

High-impact discussions are underway on some of the most pressing issues in artificial intelligence — from job disruption and the future of work to public health innovation, algorithmic accountability, child safety frameworks and the rapid expansion of data centres.

Key global voices, including representatives from the United Nations and NITI Aayog.