Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Day 4 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, advocating a human-centric AI revolution under the “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” theme. He introduced the MANAV framework—Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty, Accessibility and inclusivity, Valid and legitimate AI—to guide global adoption.
Key Highlights from PM’s Address
Modi stressed democratizing AI for the Global South, noting India’s rapid tech adoption with 1.2 billion digital IDs and massive youth talent. He called for authenticity labels on AI content like food nutrition labels and warned of unethical risks, urging human-responsive development aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047. PM positioned AI as augmenting human capabilities at unprecedented speed, not replacing jobs.
Global Leaders and Announcements
French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joined Modi for discussions, alongside CEOs like Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mukesh Ambani. Tata announced India’s first AI-optimized data center scaling to 1GW with OpenAI, while the summit showcased AI sign language tools and indigenous models. The event fosters collaboration on safety, economic impacts, and population-scale solutions in healthcare and agriculture.
