‘India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally’: PM Modi
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global convening of its kind in the Global South, is being held under the motto "Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye" (Welfare for all, happiness for all). Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that AI should be used to empower citizens and accelerate India's development. The summit brings together leaders and stakeholders to discuss AI's role in inclusive growth, public systems, and sustainable development. India is leveraging its digital infrastructure and talent pool to create an AI ecosystem that benefits both the country and the world. The government is committed to ensuring ethical and safe deployment of AI while fostering innovation and job creation. India aims to become a global leader in AI research and development, creating new opportunities for its citizens.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Gates Foundation canceled Bill Gates' keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit due to recent revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
19 FEB 2026
— The Dawn
Bill Gates withdrew from the AI Impact Summit in India due to a need to focus on the summit's priorities, following other high-profile cancellations and organizational issues.
— Al Jazeera
Bill Gates canceled his keynote speech at India's AI summit due to controversy surrounding his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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