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AI Summit 2026 highlights: Vaishnaw promises smooth experience for visitors, says ‘war room’ monitoring issues
AI Summit 2026 highlights: Narendra Modi has underscored that artificial intelligence must be developed and deployed for the larger public good. He said “intelligence, rationality and decision-making ability” make science and technology meaningful for society.
- 11:07 PM IST, Feb 17Key developments today
- 9:17 PM IST, Feb 17History of India's 21st century transformation to begin with connectivity, not silicon chips, says MoS telecom
- 8:41 PM IST, Feb 17Union minister J P Nadda launches two digital health initiatives at summit
- 8:21 PM IST, Feb 17CRPG hosts ‘PadhAI 2.0’ for AI integration in India's education system
- 7:51 PM IST, Feb 17AI will bring down cost of filmmaking, provide opportunities to new storytellers, says Shekhar Kapur
- 6:41 PM IST, Feb 17‘Core objective is to focus on AI safety,’ says founder of AI Safety Connect
- 6:36 PM IST, Feb 17‘India’s moment…we are going to be leading, building technology,' says Intel India MD
- 6:28 PM IST, Feb 17Over 15,000 personnel, 4,000 AI-enabled cameras deployed
- 6:12 PM IST, Feb 17Govt invested in developing indigenous AI models to address bias, says MeitY Secy
- 6:06 PM IST, Feb 17Gates Foundation says Bill Gates to attend AI Impact Summit
- 6:04 PM IST, Feb 17Guyana Vice President lands in India for AI Impact Summit
- 6:00 PM IST, Feb 17CynLr's CyRo robot debuts at summit, brings ‘baby-like intuitiveness’ to robotics
- 5:52 PM IST, Feb 17Sri Lankan President departs for India to attend AI Impact Summit
- 5:48 PM IST, Feb 17‘Participating a personal choice,’ says Vaishnaw on some top techies' absence
- 5:46 PM IST, Feb 17India to add 20,000 GPUs, over and above 38,000 onboarded, says Vaishnaw
- 5:41 PM IST, Feb 17Ethics key to optimal use of AI in health sector, MoS Jitendra Singh says
- 5:36 PM IST, Feb 17India has to translate research into products and technology, says Infosys co-founder
- 5:31 PM IST, Feb 17Vaishnaw assures visitors of smooth experiences, says war room set up for issues
- 5:12 PM IST, Feb 17Wipro showcases Health AI which allows remote diagnostics
- 3:59 PM IST, Feb 17PM Modi envisions AI for India as All-Inclusive Intelligence, says MoS Health
- 3:54 PM IST, Feb 17AI is for every farmer in every corner of the Global South, says Maha official
- 3:43 PM IST, Feb 17Qualcomm showcases humanoid robotics at Bharat Mandapam
- 3:40 PM IST, Feb 17BJP MP calls for new governance structure to regulate emerging tech like AI
- 2:44 PM IST, Feb 17Minister calls for stronger regulation on deepfakes in India
- 2:37 PM IST, Feb 17Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for stronger regulation on deepfakes
- 2:22 PM IST, Feb 17Qualcomm showcases humanoid robots, advanced robotics | Watch video
- 1:57 PM IST, Feb 17Indian AI models trained with local data, mindful of cultural context
- 1:57 PM IST, Feb 17Indian AI models trained with local data, mindful of cultural context
- 1:50 PM IST, Feb 17India to launch ‘AI ka UPI’ as a trusted platform for developers, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
- 1:42 PM IST, Feb 17'Netflix, Meta must follow India’s legal and cultural framework'
- 1:41 PM IST, Feb 17Will NVIDIA CEO attend India AI Summit? Vaishnaw responds
- 1:32 PM IST, Feb 17AI is the fifth industrial revolution, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
- 1:30 PM IST, Feb 17Ashwini Vaishnaw stresses sovereign AI, urges self-reliance in strategic tech
- 1:24 PM IST, Feb 17India set to attract $200 billion in AI investments over next two years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
- 12:55 PM IST, Feb 17India eyes $200 billion investment in data centres to boost AI ambitions, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
- 12:54 PM IST, Feb 17AI-enabled education a priority for India’s next generation, says Dharmendra Pradhan
- 12:43 PM IST, Feb 17PM Modi tests India-made AI wearable ‘Sarvam Kaze’ at AI Summit
- 12:35 PM IST, Feb 17AI can be a massive learning booster for students, says ZOHO founder Sridhar Vembu
- 12:21 PM IST, Feb 17Gates Foundation confirms Bill Gates will attend India AI Impact Summit
- 12:13 PM IST, Feb 17AI can drive climate action if used intentionally, says Anurabha Ghosh
- 11:54 AM IST, Feb 17Argentine envoy praises India’s leadership on AI, calls it ‘great success’
- 11:43 AM IST, Feb 17Bihar leveraging AI to contribute to ‘Viksit Bharat’, says deputy CM
- 11:37 AM IST, Feb 17AI to transform healthcare, but digital addiction a serious concern, says Dr VK Paul
- 11:26 AM IST, Feb 17No technology ever leads to lost jobs, says Amitabh Kant
- 11:08 AM IST, Feb 17'Global South should not become mere data source in AI era'
- 11:07 AM IST, Feb 17PM Modi calls India AI Summit convergence of ‘ideas, innovation and intent’
- 11:02 AM IST, Feb 17If AI creates unequal society, we have failed, says Amitabh Kant
- 10:56 AM IST, Feb 17India gives 33% more data to ChatGPT than US, says Amitabh Kant
- 10:37 AM IST, Feb 17Australian minister to attend India AI Summit, push National AI Plan and tech partnerships
- 10:27 AM IST, Feb 17Panel flags non-negotiables on child safety in the age of AI
- 10:14 AM IST, Feb 17India hosting one of the biggest AI summits, says CPRG founder
- 10:01 AM IST, Feb 17Snapchat highlights privacy, parental controls at child safety session
- 9:51 AM IST, Feb 17India leading push to democratise and scale AI, says USIBC chief Mukesh Aghi
- 9:51 AM IST, Feb 17India leading push to democratise and scale AI, says USIBC chief Mukesh Aghi
- 9:51 AM IST, Feb 17India leading push to democratise and scale AI, says USIBC chief Mukesh Aghi
- 9:30 AM IST, Feb 17PM welcomes French President Macron, says talks will boost cooperation
- 9:21 AM IST, Feb 17Big tech is feasting on news and refusing to pay for it, say publishers
- 8:58 AM IST, Feb 17AI must benefit every citizen, says PM Modi
- 8:41 AM IST, Feb 17List of world leaders who will attend the AI summit
- 8:08 AM IST, Feb 17India developing its own tech stack, says MIB additional secretary
- 7:48 AM IST, Feb 17Estonian President Alar Karis arrives in Delhi for India-AI Impact Summit
- 7:42 AM IST, Feb 17Over 20 heads of state, 60 ministers join Summit 2026
- 7:35 AM IST, Feb 17Bharat Mandapam hosts first global AI summit in Global South
- 7:32 AM IST, Feb 17USIBC calls Summit catalyst for stronger US-India commercial ties
- 7:22 AM IST, Feb 17Ministry of Education to chart AI-in-education roadmap
- 7:03 AM IST, Feb 17Power-packed line up of sessions as Summit enters second day
AI Summit 2026 highlights: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday assured visitors of a smooth experience at the India AI Impact Summit. “We have a war room operating right now since yesterday, and any issue which is there, please report to us. We will definitely make efforts to make it more smooth and make it enjoyable for all of you,” he said....Read More
Vaishnaw further apologised for any inconvenience the visitors and participants might have faced on Monday.
“If anybody has faced any problems yesterday, my apologies for that. We are working very hard, the entire team is working day and night and we will make all efforts to make sure it is enjoyable for all of you,” he said.
The union minister urged feedback, saying his team was “open-minded”. He further said that the response to the smmit was “phenomenal,” with 70,000 people attending on Tuesday.
As the global artificial intelligence impact summit moves into its second day on Tuesday, it is witnessing a packed schedule of high-impact sessions and a strong lineup of international speakers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today 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 ability make science and technology useful for every citizen. The objective of the India AI Impact Summit is also the same — to ensure that AI is used for the benefit of all.”
The summit's focus remains firmly on the big questions shaping the future of AI – from job disruption and public health to algorithms, child safety and the growing demand for data centres.
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant spoke on the second day of the India AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Kant cautioned that without a framework of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence risks creating a deeply unequal global society.
He also stressed, “The important thing is that today we in India. I mean, if you look at open AI, Chat GPT, we are providing more data than the United States of America, 33% more data than what the United States of America do,” Kant added.
Day 2 promises intense discussions around how AI is reshaping economies and societies. Panels will look at how automation could affect employment, how AI tools are being deployed in healthcare, and what safeguards are needed to ensure child safety and responsible algorithm design.
The summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, is being billed as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
Expo draws global participation
Running alongside the summit is the India AI Impact Expo, which has brought together global technology firms, startups, academia, research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners under one roof.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo at Bharat Mandapam on Monday evening. He visited various stalls at the venue and interacted with companies and startups participating in the expo.
The exhibition features over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. Participating countries include Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
French President to join
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday for their scheduled India visit till February 19. After their engagements in Mumbai, the delegation will travel to Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The summit has generated significant public interest, with over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates, expected to attend. According to an advisory, the event was opened to the general public from February 17 following its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
