AI Impact 2026

India's AI Summit featured rivalries and investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi / Sam Altman / Dario Amodei / Bill Gates / Antonio Guterres / Emmanuel Macron /

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The India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi emerged as a landmark event, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi championing the cause of democratizing artificial intelligence and advocating for ethical governance through the introduction of his "MANAV vision."
The summit showcased the fierce rivalry between tech titans Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, highlighted by an awkward moment when both CEOs notably refrained from holding hands during a photo opportunity arranged by Modi.
Global leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron, participated in pivotal discussions, with Macron emphasizing Europe's commitment to regulatory measures for AI innovation.
Bill Gates' last-minute withdrawal from delivering a keynote speech due to scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein cast a shadow over the event, drawing attention to organizational challenges and controversies.
The summit explored urgent calls for stronger oversight of rapidly advancing AI technologies, as industry leaders stressed the need for inclusive AI systems that cater to diverse communities and combat potential risks.
In a bold move, Reliance Industries announced a monumental $110 billion investment to develop AI and data infrastructure in India, underscoring the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in the artificial intelligence landscape.

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