Noted businessman Mohandas Pai praised the India AI Impact Summit 2026, expressing confidence in the potential of deep tech and AI solutions to create significant opportunities for India and humanity. He emphasized the importance of using high-end technology optimally and ethically. India, being the third-largest AI power globally, stands to benefit from such initiatives, although there is still progress to be made.
Pai highlighted the transformative impact of AI on various sectors, foreseeing advancements in learning, healthcare, and overall productivity. He stressed the need for ethical and humane utilization of AI technologies, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on responsible AI deployment. Additionally, Pai urged the development of indigenous data centers to ensure India’s self-reliance in leveraging AI capabilities, cautioning against dependency on Western AI service providers like the US and China.
Addressing concerns about the impact of AI on children, Pai cited studies indicating potential cognitive effects due to early exposure to digital media. He underscored the importance of safeguarding children’s cognitive development in the digital age. Responding to criticism labeling the event as a ‘PR spectacle,’ Pai criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress, for undermining India’s achievements in the AI sector. He rebuked attempts to discredit the AI Summit, emphasizing the significance of celebrating India’s advancements in technology and innovation.
