AI Must Be Accessible and Inclusive, Says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit in India

Why It Matters

The summit signals India’s strategic push to shape global AI governance and commercial markets, aiming to democratize technology and diversify power away from a handful of nations and firms—an outcome that could reshape investment, regulation, and talent flows in the AI industry.

Summary

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged that artificial intelligence be made accessible and inclusive, advocating for open-source approaches so wider talent pools in the Global South can contribute to AI development and safety. The five-day summit, the first hosted in the Global South, convenes major tech leaders and global figures as India seeks to position itself as both an AI talent hub and a market for AI deployment. French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General António Guterres echoed calls to prevent AI dominance by a few countries or billionaires and to build resilient, responsible systems. Several tech leaders warned the world is at an inflection point toward far more capable AI models, underscoring the urgency of shared governance and safety measures.

Original Description

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for "accessible and inclusive" Artificial Intelligence, as he opens the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. His call was echoed by UN chief Antonio Guterres, who warned the gathering that AI cannot be left to a handful of countries or a few billionaires. The five-day summit brings together heads of the biggest tech firms in the world as well as global leaders. It's also part of India's bigger goal - to position itself as a bridge between advanced markets and the Global South. Ishan Garg reports.