Day two of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 brought sharp insights from leaders on sovereign AI’s role in empowering India. Full control over AI systems means bespoke solutions for the nation’s core challenges.
Health crises, educational gaps, agricultural inefficiencies, and financial exclusion top the list. Sovereign AI ensures these are met with tools speaking local languages.
Not isolation, but empowerment—that’s Abhishek Singh’s take from NIC and MeitY. It promises superior service access and elevated living standards.
Rishi Ball of BharatGen mapped a roadmap: start with governance, expand to services and finance via shared frameworks for swift, trustworthy progress.
During the sovereign AI and data scaling discourse, the focus was on versatile national models aiding startups and widespread adoption through collaboration.
Short-termism won’t cut it; deep research, strategic investments, and policy alignment are non-negotiable for AI excellence.
Tying AI to development pillars guarantees inclusive gains. The summit, ending February 20, hosts elite delegations worldwide, igniting India’s AI revolution.