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At AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi Unveils ‘MANAV’ Vision, Calls for Democratising AI - ‘Keep Reins in Our Hands’
MANAV vision emphasizes ethical AI, accountable governance, data sovereignty, and inclusive access to ensure AI enhances human capabilities, PM Modi said at India AI Impact Summit.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the MANAV vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 19, 2026, saying AI must be democratised to keep humans in control and promote inclusion.
- Modi argued the shift from machine learning to learning machines occurs faster and deeper amid India’s status as one sixth of humanity with the largest young population and tech talent pool.
- MANAV maps each letter to governance principles: M for moral and ethical systems, A for accountable governance and accessibility, N for national sovereignty, and V for valid and legitimate systems.
- Modi joined hands with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where world leaders attending noted tremendous enthusiasm at the exhibition.
- MANAV's emphasis on national sovereignty foregrounds the principle 'whose data, his right' and ties sovereignty to lawful and verifiable AI, signaling focus on ethical and governance standards.
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AI development must ensure that humans are not reduced to mere data points or raw material. AI must be democratized so that it can become a vehicle for inclusion and empowerment. It is especially important for the Global South to have open access to AI and maintain control.
PM Modi Unveils MANAV Vision, Stresses AI Democratisation at Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, highlighting India’s leadership in artificial intelligence and unveiling the MANAV vision for AI. The summit was attended by global leaders, technology executives, and featured live demonstrations of AI capabilities, including real-time sign language translation of Modi’s speech. The event marked a significant moment for India’s role in shapi…
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