India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, marking the first time that a global convening of this scale on artificial intelligence is being organised in the Global South. The Summit will bring together the Heads of State and Government, ministers, global technology leaders, eminent researchers, multilateral institutions and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth, strengthening public systems and enabling sustainable development.

On 19 February, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address, setting the tone for global cooperation and India's vision for inclusive and responsible AI. Th...