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India ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ to focus on democratization of AI
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held from Feb. 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam here.
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IANS - Tue, 10, Feb 2026
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Union Minister Jitin Prasada at the Curtain Raiser for the AI Impact Summit, hosted by India and France, along with French Ambassador for Digital and AI Clara Chappaz, in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 17, 2025. / Courtesy: IANS/X/@JitinPrasada
As India gets prepared to host the mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026,’ the country’s approach to the democratization of AI shows that scale, inclusion, and innovation can progress together, an official statement said on Feb. 10.
The focus on affordability, openness, and trust ensures that the benefits of AI reach farmers, students, researchers, startups, and public institutions alike.
“The path ahead is clear. Democratizing AI is not a one-time effort but a continuing commitment to ensure that technological progress strengthens societies, reduces inequalities, and supports sustainable development for all,” the statement added.
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For many countries, particularly in the Global South, democratizing AI depends on fair and affordable access to foundational resources such as data, compute, and digital infrastructure.
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 provides a platform for collective engagement, bringing together 15 to 20 heads of government, over 50 international ministers, and more than 100 global and Indian CXOs.
Its deliberations are organized through Chakras, or Working Groups, structured around seven interconnected thematic areas.
“Among these, the Democratizing AI Resources Working Group stands out as a key initiative. Co-chaired by India, Egypt, and Kenya, it brings together countries and stakeholders to advance a more inclusive and balanced global AI ecosystem through shared access, collaboration, and capacity building,” the statement added.
By promoting equitable access, cooperation, and capacity building, the Democratizing AI Resources Working Group supports a future where all countries can harness AI in ways that advance inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Democratizing AI requires ensuring that the foundational infrastructure powering artificial intelligence is open, affordable, and widely accessible.
India’s approach is guided by its full AI stack, which spans applications, models, compute, infrastructure, and energy, and treats these layers as interconnected national capabilities.
According to the statement, approved in March 2024 with a financial outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore over five years, the IndiaAI Mission is laying the groundwork for this approach by expanding access, strengthening data availability, and enabling responsible use of AI for public good.
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held from Feb. 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam here.
As the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, it will bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators, and experts to showcase and deliberate on the transformative potential of AI for inclusive growth, governance, and sustainable development.
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