Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:54am on 19 Feb 2026,Thursday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India’s “MANAV Vision” for artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, emphasising a human‑centred, ethical and inclusive AI framework. He stressed that AI must be democratised so people are not reduced to mere data points, advocating moral systems, accountable governance, national data sovereignty, accessibility and legitimacy. Modi said AI should act as a tool for inclusion, empowerment and global good, particularly for the Global South. His address highlighted India’s ambition to lead responsible AI development while safeguarding safety and human values.
