NEW DELHI: A global artificial intelligence summit opened in New Delhi on Monday, with representatives of more than 60 countries scheduled to discuss the use and regulation of AI with the industry’s leaders and investors. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is hosted by the Indian government’s IndiaAI Mission — an initiative worth in excess of $1 billion and launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2024 to develop the AI ecosystem in the country.

UN Chief Guterres praises India as a leading emerging economy and ideal host for the upcoming AI summit, advocating for global AI access.

PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16, showcasing global AI collaboration and innovation in New Delhi.