**Executive Summary**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared highlights of his address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the transformative power of AI, India's vision ("MANAV"), and the importance of addressing AI deepfakes. The event, held on February 19, 2026, included representation from over 100 countries. A key message was the commitment to leveraging AI for the welfare of the planet.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **AI Transformation and Vision:**
* Artificial Intelligence is considered one of the biggest transformations in human history.
* India's vision for AI is encapsulated in the word "MANAV," meaning human.
* AI has the potential to elevate humanity to new heights.
* There is a resolution to develop AI as a global common good.
* **AI Risks and Mitigation:**
* AI deepfakes and fabricated content are destabilizing open societies.
* Watermarking and clear source standards are increasingly necessary.
* Increased vigilance regarding child safety is crucial.
* **India's AI Strategy:**
* Focus on designing and developing AI in India.
* Aims to deliver AI solutions to the world and humanity.
* **AI Impact Summit 2026:**
* The summit in Delhi brings together key figures from the AI world.
* Representation from over 100 countries is present.
* The aim is to leverage the power of AI for the welfare of the planet.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Global Community**
* **Impact:** Benefits from AI development for the common good; however, they will need to remain vigilant regarding the destabilizing impact of deepfakes.
* **Action Required:** Support the development of AI as a global common good; promote and adopt watermarking and clear source standards; increase vigilance regarding child safety.
**Stakeholder: India**
* **Impact:** Promotion of India as a leader in AI development.
* **Action Required:** Focus on design and development of AI within India for solutions to the world.
**Stakeholder: AI Community**
* **Impact:** Being part of the world's largest and most historic AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
* **Action Required:** Leverage the power of AI for the welfare of the planet.
Key Entities Referenced
AI Impact Summit 2026: Summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, held in India
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister who shared glimpses of the AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi: Location of the AI Impact Summit 2026
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares the glimpses of
inauguration of AI Impact Summit 2026
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 3:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared the glimpses of his address at the inauguration of AI
Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today.
In a series of posts on X, Shri Modi said:
“Artificial Intelligence is among the biggest transformations in human history!”
Artificial Intelligence is among the biggest transformations in human history! pic.t
witter.com/TpiWRStnKs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“India’s vision for AI is encapsulated in the word MANAV, which means human.”
India’s vision for AI is encapsulated in the word MANAV, which means human. pi
c.twitter.com/4IqFOg7YPx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“Artificial Intelligence will elevate the potential of humanity to new heights”
Artificial Intelligence will elevate the potential of humanity to new heights. pic.twitt
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“Let us resolve to develop AI as a global common good”Let us resolve to develop AI as a global common good. pic.twitter.com/kvGls5vk
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“Unfortunately, AI deepfakes and fabricated content are destabilizing open societies.
Watermarking and clear source standards are increasingly necessary.
We must also be more vigilant about child safety.”
Unfortunately, AI deepfakes and fabricated content are destabilizing open
societies.
Watermarking and clear source standards are increasingly necessary.
We must also be more vigilant about child safety. pic.twitter.com/9bw2QMGx6F
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“Design and Develop in India.
Deliver to the World.
Deliver to Humanity.”
Design and Develop in India.
Deliver to the World.
Deliver to Humanity. pic.twitter.com/EDXEbAsESr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“The AI Impact Summit in Delhi has brought together the who’s who from the AI world.
There is representation from over 100 countries.
There are distinguished participants from every corner of the globe.
Our aim is the same - leveraging the power of AI for the welfare of our planet.”The AI Impact Summit in Delhi has brought together the who’s who from the AI
world.
There is representation from over 100 countries.
There are distinguished participants from every corner of the globe.
Our aim is the same - leveraging the power of AI for the welfare of our… pic.twitt
er.com/BHkvMOJsVN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
“At the world’s largest and most historic AI Impact Summit in New Delhi!
@LulaOficial
@anuradisanayake
@ParmelinG
@KBM_ALNAHYAN”
At the world’s largest and most historic AI Impact Summit in New Delhi!@LulaOfic
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2026
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