AI Impact Summit 2026: World Leaders and Tech Giants Debate in Delhi

In the capital of India, the prestigious AI Impact Summit 2026 has begun. The event aims to become a platform for developing a common roadmap for global technology governance. The host of the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is trying to position India as a key player in the technological race, announcing private sector investments of 68 billion dollars by 2030. Among the guests present are, among others, French President Emmanuel Macron and the heads of Silicon Valley giants: Sam Altman (OpenAI) and Sundar Pichai (Alphabet). Macron's presence is also linked to deepening defense relations, including negotiations for the sale of 114 Rafale fighter jets. Despite great power ambitions, the first day of the summit passed in an atmosphere of organizational chaos. Participants complained about huge queues and a lack of clear safety instructions. This criticism contrasts with the optimistic campaign of the Indian government, which promotes artificial intelligence as a tool to fight poverty. However, experts note that India currently lacks its own language models that can compete with those from the USA or China. Instead, Delhi is focusing on mass implementations and democratizing access to artificial intelligence tools in agriculture and education. Since 2023, when India chaired the G20 group, the country has been intensively seeking the status of a leader of the so-called Global South, demanding greater influence of developing countries on global digital standards. The debate in Delhi takes place in the shadow of concerns about the job market and the safety of the youngest internet users. While Europe and the USA are introducing restrictive regulations, India is trying to maintain a balance between regulation and innovation. A Polish highlight at the summit is the participation of Mati Staniszewski, co-creator of ElevenLabs' success, who is taking part in expert panels. The absence of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping is interpreted as a signal that the main powers prefer to shape their own rules of the game outside broad international forums. "Artificial intelligence has the potential to solve real everyday problems and ensure prosperity for every citizen." - Narendra Modi Technological investments in India will amount to 68 billion USD by 2030. Timeline for AI Impact Summit 2026: [{"dateISO": "2026-02-16", "date": "February 16", "title": "Opening Ceremony", "description": "Inauguration of the summit by Prime Minister Modi and reports of organizational chaos."}, {"dateISO": "2026-02-17", "date": "February 17", "title": "Arrival of the French delegation", "description": "Start of the official visit of Emmanuel Macron and talks about arms contracts."}, {"dateISO": "2026-02-19", "date": "February 19", "title": "Technology panels", "description": "Debates with the heads of OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia on the future of regulations."}, {"dateISO": "2026-02-20", "date": "February 20", "title": "End of the summit", "description": "Announcement of a joint declaration on global AI governance."}] Bias: left "Emphasizes the need for strict AI regulation to protect workers' rights and children's safety from corporate abuses." right "Highlights India's ambitions as a technological power and the chances for economic growth stemming from the lack of excessive bureaucracy."