Global AI Summit 2026: PM Modi calls AI a ‘force multiplier’

The AIIndia Impact Summit 2026 strengthens Indias role as a key platform for shaping the global AI agenda Anchored in the Seven Chakras and the Three Sutras of People Planet and Progress the Summit advances a developmentoriented framework for artificial intelligenceBy linking policy with implementation and innovation with public purpose the Summit establishes a structured approach to responsible AI deployment It aligns technological advancement with inclusive growth and sustainable developmentThe Summit positions India as a convenor and partner in global AI cooperation supporting shared standards collaborative frameworks and scalable solutions for public good It marks a transition from dialogue to delivery reinforcing Indias commitment to responsible inclusive and developmentfocused AI pathwaysDemis Hassabis CEO of Google DeepMind has appreciated India for hosting the seminal Global AI Impact noting that it comes at an opportune time as the world is on the cusp of Artificial Generative Intelligence The DeepMind CEO highlighted several areas where AI is making strides and underscored the importance of the AI Summit in promoting global dialogue and cooperation to mitigate risks that may arise from the technologyDemis Hassabis hailed the gathering of the top minds from India and across the world at the Summit and said We are at a threshold moment where Artificial Generative Intelligence is on the horizon in the next 58 years So this summit comes at a critical moment as we start seeing more autonomous AI systems The opportunities are incredibleHe highlighted the avenues where AI can play a crucial role science medicine climate change human health AI is going to be the most transformative technology in human history thats just on the horizon now and it is going to affect everybody across the world Its very important to have summits like this to bring the international community together to make sure the opportunities benefit the whole world and how do we mitigate the risks which would need international cooperation and the first step to that is to have international dialogue he saidKris Gopalakrishnan cofounder of Infosys and chairman of Axilor Ventures emphasised that the true impact of AI will be determined by the applications built and deployed using the technology I believe that we can become the top three in the world in different aspects of AI The impact of AI will be through the applications that we deploy using AI India is a huge country with a large number of applications and a large number of developers At the application level India can actually become number one Gopalakrishnan said underlining the countrys strength in building and deploying AIdriven solutionsThe Tech leaders were echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for the diffusion and deployment of AI in India Speaking to ANI on Tuesday the Prime Minister noted that Artificial Intelligence is a force multiplier which will further help push the boundaries of what we thought possiblePrime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is confident that by combining innovation with inclusion AI will strengthen Indias workforce I understand the concern of our youth about AIdriven disruptions in the job market Preparation is the best antidote to fear That is why we have been investing in skilling and reskilling our people for an AIdriven future The Government has launched one of the most ambitious skilling initiatives in the world Were not approaching this as a future problem but were treating it as a present imperative PM Modi saidI view AI as a forcemultiplier which will further help us push the boundaries of what we thought possible It will help doctors and teachers and lawyers to reach out to and help a larger group of people he addedThe Prime Minister said that history has shown that work does not disappear due to technology Its nature changes and new types of jobs are created While some jobs may be redefined digital transformation will also add new tech jobs to Indias economy For centuries there have been fears that innovation and technological revolutions will eliminate jobs Yet history teaches us that whenever innovation happens new opportunities emerge The same will be true in the age of AI he saidThe Prime Minister said India is already wellequipped to adapt to this change In the Stanford Global AI Vibrancy Index 2025 India ranked 3rd reflecting strong growth in AI RampD talent and economyCombining innovation with inclusion we are confident that AI will strengthen Indias workforce With the right skills and preparation our youth will lead the future of work he said India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its 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