Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today, hosting tech giants including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft’s Brad Smith. During the event, Google announced a fresh $15 billion investment into India’s digital infrastructure, specifically aimed at building localized AI models and expanding subsea cable connectivity.

The summit focuses on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in governance, healthcare, and agriculture. India is positioning itself as a global hub for AI development, emphasizing "AI for All" to ensure that emerging technologies benefit developing economies rather than just a few wealthy nations.