India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By AFP and The Associated PressFebruary 16, 2026 at 09:03 AM

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India is hosting the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this week, with Prime Minister Modi inaugurating the five-day event. The summit aims to establish a global roadmap for AI governance and collaboration, addressing issues like job disruption and child safety. Expected attendees include French President Macron, Brazilian leader Lula, and representatives from 20 nations and 45 ministerial delegations. India, seeing itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South, aims to showcase its digital infrastructure model. The summit, anticipating 250,000 visitors, will cover AI's impact on economies, labor markets, regulations, security, and ethics.

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South Korea 40% UK 40% X 40% France 50% Indian government 60% Emmanuel Macron 70% Lula da Silva 70% New Delhi ×270% Narendra Modi 80% AI Impact Summit ×390% India ×590%

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