New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- India has always been a powerhouse in software and is now positioned to take a leadership role in developing Artificial Intelligence for the world, said Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips, on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Jakobs said, "I strongly believe that India should be a powerhouse in AI. India has always been a powerhouse in software. I think India is very well positioned to take a leadership role, not only developing AI for India, but also developing AI for the world."

Jakobs noted that Philips, which has operated in India for 97 years, maintains its largest population of software innovators in the country. These innovators are currently focused on...