During the India AI Impact Summit 2026’s concluding sessions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed AI as a watershed in human evolution, poised to vastly expand our collective strengths.
His Thursday speech framed AI akin to epochal tech disruptions, but turbocharged in velocity. ‘Today’s AI progression—machine learning evolving into self-learning systems—is quicker, richer, and more expansive than ever,’ he explained.
Modi balanced optimism with caution, demanding visionary ambition tempered by hefty obligations, mindful of legacies for unborn generations.
He pivoted the narrative: ‘Forget future what-ifs; focus on today’s responsible use.’ Centering humans over machines, the summit promotes responsive AI aligned with India’s ethos of universal benefit.
Through ‘Sarvajan Hitaya – Sarvajan Sukhaya,’ India envisions AI as an equalizer, democratized for empowerment in underserved worlds, preventing dehumanization into data commodities.
Challenging proprietary AI models, Modi advocated code transparency. ‘World-changing AI thrives on openness, not secrecy,’ he urged, positioning India at the vanguard of equitable tech progress.