Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in tech

The BBC's Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. A young woman using her phone to scan a QR code in India Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in tech This week, Delhi is set to host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 that will be attended by several heads of governments and top tech leaders. More than 100 countries are expected to participate in what India is calling the first international AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. But how can India use this event to cement its place in the future of AI development? Min Aung Hlaing presided over his last military parade in Myanmar before he takes up the role of president. 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