External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that nations must have the freedom to develop artificial intelligence systems aligned with their own priorities. Warning against misuse of AI, he urged civil dialogue and transparent processes to sustain peace.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the US-India partnership is crucial for making AI benefits accessible worldwide. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted cooperation, strong supply chains and investments as key to building an inclusive and secure technology ecosystem
India is working on a collaborative model involving the government, philanthropists and private sector to provide affordable AI computing access. Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg said equitable, inclusive and trustworthy AI systems are key to future development
Indian Youth Congress workers staged a ‘shirtless protest’ at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, raising slogans against the government and the India-US trade deal. Police arrested four protesters as BJP and Congress traded sharp accusations
Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the convergence of artificial intelligence and biological intelligence can transform healthcare by enabling predictive medicine, regenerative science and preventive care. She added that India’s digital infrastructure gives it an edge in leading this global shift
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised the Congress party after its youth wing staged a disruptive protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of instigating the shirtless demonstration, calling it an attempt to tarnish India’s global image.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could raise global growth by 0.8 per cent, making India’s ambition of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 achievable. She also cautioned that AI also poses significant risks to employment.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said artificial intelligence could bring major economic benefits to India and the Global South. Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted strong technical talent, rapid adoption and the need for safe and responsible AI systems
Google CEO Sundar Pichai said artificial intelligence can drive rapid progress and help emerging economies leapfrog development gaps. Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted India investments, workforce impact, and the need to bridge the digital and AI divide
A Noida-based university was removed from the AI Impact Summit after social media backlash over showcasing a Chinese robotic dog as its own. The government acted following national embarrassment, despite the university claiming it was for educational purposes
Confusion surrounds Bill Gates’s participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources saying he won’t attend, while his foundation confirms he will deliver a keynote on February 19 during the ongoing February 16–20 event
