New Delhi hosted fervent discussions on the second day of India AI Impact Summit 2026, blending policy, innovation, and vision. Ministry of Culture’s Ranjana Chopra emphasized to IANS the summit’s role in spotlighting AI from ministries, startups, and businesses.
The Tribal Affairs’ four-language content translator stole the show, earning acclaim and interest from agencies.
Youth benefit immensely, Chopra noted—exploring practical AI, networking, and seizing opportunities.
COAI chief Lt. Gen. Dr. SP Kochar linked AI success to telecom. Networks transport data; 5G gains traction via AI apps boosting consumption. Rural fiberization and ROW are critical responsibilities.
“AI demands connectivity everywhere,” Kochar said, foreseeing empowered villages with AI-driven remote work.
Radha Ramaswami Basu of IMERIT focused on human-AI fusion post-large models. Domain-specific tools for key sectors are imminent, powered by experts in the loop.
IMERIT’s eight-year journey created 10,000 jobs, enhancing AI with specialists. Basu cited accountants for finance AI, proving human input’s irreplaceable value.