New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- As New Delhi prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20, Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon says the event sends a clear message: India intends to play a serious role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Speaking to PTI, Tandon said the global gathering of governments, industry leaders and academics demonstrates both ambition and readiness.

"It also signals to the world that India is serious about AI. Given the demographic dividend that we have as a country, it's a tremendous opportunity for India to leverage that and give gifts to the world. Because I think India's learning will not be contained within India. Everyone can learn from it," she said.

The summit, announced by Prime ...