India, May 19 -- From real-time data to smarter enforcement, AI is reshaping how India prevents road accidents

The National Road Safety Hackathon 2026, organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, marks an important shift in India's approach to one of its most pressing public safety challenges. Officially launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the initiative positions road safety firmly within the country's broader AI transformation agenda. Open to students, engineers, and technology enthusiasts, it reflects a growing recognition that innovative, technology-led solutions are essential to address India's alarming road accident crisis. Yet, beyond such promising initiatives, a larger question persists: are we leveraging AI...