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AI Impact Summit LIVE: PM Modi’s address at the AI Summit, said- India is the center of the largest tech talent pool in the world
PM Modi clicks family photo at AI Summit – Photo: YouTube video grab – @narendramodi
AI Impact Summit LIVE News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the AI Impact Summit today. Earlier on Wednesday February 19, 2026 , he met with heads of state and international guests. PM Modi also addressed the tech giants and praised the country’s young talent.
Highlighting India’s strengths, the Prime Minister invited investment in the country.
In the final part of his address, PM Modi said, “I am pleased to inform you that three Indian companies have launched their AI models and apps at this summit. This is a testament to the talent of our youth. It also reflects the depth and diversity of the solutions India is offering.” The Prime Minister said, “India is building a resilient ecosystem, from semiconductor and chip manufacturing to quantum computing. Secure data centers, a strong IT backbone, and a dynamic startup ecosystem make India a natural hub for affordable, scalable, and secure AI solutions.”
Underlining the country’s strengths, PM Modi said, “India has diversity, demography, and democracy. AI models that succeed in India can be replicated globally.” He urged tech giants to invest in India, saying, “Design and develop in India, deliver to the world, deliver to humanity.”
AI models successful in India can be used anywhere in the world.
Prime Minister Modi advocated for authenticity labels for AI ingredients, similar to the nutrition labels on food packages. He said that some people fear AI, while others see a future in it. India sees a future in AI. Highlighting Made in India and the country’s young talent on the global stage, the Prime Minister said that any AI model that succeeds in India can be used anywhere in the world.
PM also highlighted the dangers of deepfakes and shared MANAV Vision.
Highlighting the potential for misuse of AI, Prime Minister Modi said that deepfakes and fabricated content create instability in open societies. He also shared the ‘MANAV Vision’ for artificial intelligence. PM Modi emphasized the need to incorporate ethics, ethical systems, accountable governance, and national sovereignty into AI.
We must pledge to develop AI as a global common good: PM Modi
We must democratise AI and ensure that humans are not merely data points or raw material. He said that we must give AI free rein, but at the same time, we must keep its reins in our hands. According to PM Modi, we must democratize AI and ensure that humans are not merely data points or raw material. He said that we must give AI free rein, but at the same time, we must keep its reins in our hands.
Stressing on the democratisation of AI, he said, we must make it a tool for inclusion and empowerment, especially for the global South. PM Modi said, “We believe that AI can only be beneficial if it can be shared; we must pledge to develop AI as a global common good.”
The Prime Minister said that artificial intelligence is a force that can bring about rapid change. However, he added that it is a force that can also lead to destruction if it deviates from its intended purpose. If used correctly, it provides solutions. The welfare and happiness of all is our yardstick for AI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enumerating the strengths of AI, said that with the help of artificial intelligence, India’s youth can bring about change. India sees AI as a destiny, not a threat. Describing AI as the biggest transformation in history, he said that in today’s era, whoever has data also has power. Therefore, the direction in which we take AI will determine the changes that will occur.
In his address at the AI Summit, PM Modi thanked the global leaders for their visit to India. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all of you for attending the world’s largest and historic AI Impact Summit. PM Modi said, “India is home to the largest tech talent pool in the world.”
The AI Impact Summit is a matter of pride for India as well as the entire Global South.
According to PM Modi, the India where this summit is being held represents one-sixth of humanity. India is an example of the largest tech-enabled ecosystem. We both create new technologies and adopt them with unprecedented speed. On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians eager for new technologies, we welcome all the heads of state, leaders of the global AI system, and innovators. This summit being held in India is a matter of pride for India as well as the entire Global South. The summit is attended by AI leaders, representing over 100 countries worldwide. The dignitaries from across the globe are taking the Summit to new heights of success. The presence of young people instills new confidence.
He said that human potential has increased manifold with the help of artificial intelligence. He said that the journey from machine learning to learning machines is both fast and deep. We must maintain both vision and responsibility. He said, “The real question is not what AI can do in the future, but what we can do using AI in the present. India develops new technologies and adopts them rapidly.”
10:24 AM, 19-Feb-2026
French President Macron’s Namaste grabs headlines, India receives high praise
French President Emmanuel Macron’s greeting with Namaste in the presence of global leaders at the AI Summit caught everyone’s attention. Macron, who began his address with Namaste in the Indian tradition, also made headlines with his speech. He also highlighted UPI and the rapid changes taking place in India.
10:15 AM, 19-Feb-2026
Tata Group represented by Chandrasekaran
N Chandrasekaran represented the Tata Group at the AI Impact Summit. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Tata Group, said, “At the Tata Group, we are embracing AI everywhere, from silicon to systems, from AI-ready data centers to applications and AI agents. We believe this vision and journey is going to be very exciting and will require working with globally renowned partners in India and around the world. I would like to share five things: The Tata Group is building India’s first large-scale, AI-optimized data center, designed for next-generation AI training and inference. I am very pleased to share that we have partnered with OpenAI to build the first 100 megawatts of capacity, which will be expanded to one gigawatt.”
10:02 AM, 19-Feb-2026
Google CEO and UN Secretary-General Guterres also addressed the AI Summit. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also addressed the AI Summit. He said, “It’s a great pleasure to be back in India. Every time I come to India, I’m amazed by the pace of change, and that’s no different today. When I was a student, I often took the Coromandel Express train from Chennai to IIT Kharagpur. To get there, we would pass through Visakhapatnam. I remember it as a quiet and simple coastal town with immense potential. Now, in that same city, Google is establishing a full-stack AI hub as part of its $15 billion infrastructure investment in India. Upon completion, this hub will have gigawatt-scale computing capacity and a new international subsea cable gateway, bringing jobs and cutting-edge AI to people and businesses across India.”
UN Secretary-General said, “This conference holds special significance for India.” In addition to Sundar Pichai, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also addressed the gathering. He thanked PM Modi for the invitation. He said, “Prime Minister, thank you for your gracious invitation and congratulations on India’s leadership in hosting the first AI summit in the global South. This conference holds special significance for India… The future of AI cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left to the whims of a few billionaires.”
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav welcomed guests and made important remarks on AI.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav welcomed guests to the AI Summit. He said, “Welcome to the first AI Summit in the Global South and the largest AI Summit ever… Thank you all for making this Summit a success… Prime Minister Modi believes that the true value of technology lies in ensuring that its benefits reach the common man. Our Prime Minister’s vision is to democratize technology, to enable its widespread use, and to make it accessible to all.”
PM Modi arrives at the AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Modi has arrived at Bharat Mandapam for the AI Impact Summit. He met with Brazilian President Lula and several other international guests. PM Modi warmly welcomed the global dignitaries. Shortly after, the Prime Minister will address hundreds of tech leaders from around the world.
Meeting with the Heads of State of Brazil and France
Bill Gates will not be attending on behalf of Microsoft.
Speculation about Microsoft chief Bill Gates’ participation in the AI Summit being held at Bharat Mandapam has been put to rest. A statement issued by the Gates Foundation India stated that Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address. “After extensive deliberation, it was decided that to ensure the focus remains on priorities, Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India, will deliver the Gates Foundation’s address at the summit today,” the foundation said.
AI Impact Summit LIVE: PM’s address at the AI Summit, saying India is home to the world’s largest tech talent pool.
AI Impact Summit LIVE: Today is the fourth day of the AI Impact Summit. It launched on February 16th, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event in the evening. Heads of state from 20 countries, including France and Brazil, have been invited to the summit. Today, as host, the Prime Minister will meet with these heads of state at the Bharat Mandapam.
Eyes on the Prime Minister’s Address
According to reports, PM Modi will also address leaders in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at around 10:25 am. It is noteworthy that participants from over 100 countries are participating in this unprecedented event in the South Asian country. Tech giants from around the world, including Indian startups, are showcasing cutting-edge technology at this summit.
Which heads of state and global tech giants are attending the world’s largest AI summit, held at Bharat Mandapam?
Many global leaders are attending the summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries, the UN Secretary-General, and senior officials from several international organizations are also participating. A look at the guest list
1-Bhutan – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
2-Bolivia – Vice President Edmund Lara Montano
3-Brazil – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
4-Croatia – Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic
5-Estonia – President Alar Karis
6-Finland – Prime Minister Petteri Orpo
7rance – President Emmanuel Macron
8-reece – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
9-Guyana – Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo
10-Kazakhstan – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektionov
11-Liechtenstein – Hereditary Prince Alois
12-Mauritius – Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam
13-Serbia – President Alexander Vucic
14-Slovakia – President Peter Pellegrini
15-Spain – Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
16-Sri Lanka – President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka
17-Seychelles – Vice President Sebastian Pillay
18-Switzerland – President Guy Parmelin
19-Netherlands – Prime Minister Dick Schoof
20-United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of
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