India is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), with statistics showing that 86% of Indian companies are already using AI, while 14% of the population actively uses AI-enabled devices. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has commenced in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing keen enthusiasm for the event. AI Adoption in India Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it has firmly established itself worldwide, addressing problems for one in every six people globally. India’s adoption of AI is especially noteworthy, with the country playing a leading role in the growing global AI ecosystem. The global AI market has reached $288.8 billion, with the United States investing $109.08 billion and China preparing to invest $9.29 billion. India’s cont...

Indian startup Sarvam AI has unveiled Sarvam Edge, an AI platform capable of running offline directly on smartphones and laptops. The launch coincides with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and marks a significant step in making AI accessible without relying on the internet or cloud servers. On-Device AI for Everyone Sarvam Edge leverages on-device processing, allowing users to perform resource-intensive tasks such as speech-to-text, translation, and text-to-speech without network connectivity. This makes AI tools accessible to users who cannot afford expensive data plans while ensuring 100% privacy, as personal data never leaves the device. The platform supports ten major Indian languages, automatically detecting the language spoken by the user. Its multilingual capabilities, combi...

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that ChatGPT now has 100 million (10 crore) weekly active users in India, making the country the second-largest market globally after the United States. Indian students, in particular, form the platform’s largest user base worldwide. India: A Key Market for OpenAI OpenAI has focused on India’s young population and over a billion internet users as part of its global expansion strategy. Following months of groundwork, the company opened its New Delhi office in August 2025. To cater to India’s price-sensitive market, OpenAI introduced a special plan for Indian users. Initially priced at $5 (approximately ₹450), the ChatGPT Go tier was later made free for a year, boosting adoption significantly. This strategy has...

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to begin on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and a key highlight of the event will be the country’s first-ever India AI Film Festival (IAFF) on February 17 at the historic Qutub Minar. The festival will feature over 500 global leaders, tech executives, and policymakers, showcasing the intersection of AI innovation and India’s cultural heritage. A Unique Convergence of Technology and Creativity Hosted by InVideo and sponsored by NVIDIA, the IAFF will present film screenings, panel discussions, and a grand award ceremony with prizes totaling $12,000 (approximately ₹11 lakh). The festival aims to celebrate global AI innovation while connecting it with Indian traditions, including music, fashion, cuisine, and storytelling. Attendees and...

Tech expert Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, has officially joined OpenAI, in a move expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT. At OpenAI, Steinberger will focus on making AI agents more advanced and user-friendly, potentially bringing highly personalized AI assistance into everyday life. OpenClaw to Remain Open-Source Peter Steinberger has clarified that OpenClaw, formerly known as ClawBot, will continue to exist as an open-source foundation. OpenAI will support its development, providing access to cutting-edge AI models while ensuring the project remains accessible to the global community. OpenClaw has long been recognized for its independence and versatility, capable of handling small digital tasks without human intervention. Now, under Steinberge...

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has officially begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the first major global AI summit in the Global South focused on the real-world impact of artificial intelligence. The five-day event, held under the theme “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay” (for the welfare and happiness of all), brings together global tech leaders such as Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Yann LeCun on a single platform. The summit aims to ensure that AI technology is not limited to wealthy nations or large corporations, but reaches villages, towns, agriculture, healthcare, and education sectors. Featuring over 400 projects and a framework of “seven cycles,” the summit seeks to bridge the digital divide, simplify daily life for citizens, and promote inclusive development. A Fiv...