‘India sees fortune in AI, not fear’: PM Modi at India AI Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that while some countries may view artificial intelligence with fear and apprehension, India sees it as a pathway to opportunity and growth.
“Some people see fear in AI, but India sees fortune and future in it,” Modi said while addressing delegates on Day 4 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
Speaking in Hindi at the global gathering, the Prime Minister stressed that artificial intelligence must remain accessible and inclusive. “AI has to be democratised so that humans don’t just become a data point for AI or remain a raw material for AI,” he said.
Calling for a human-centric approach, Modi added, “We must democratise AI. It must become a medium for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South.”
Drawing parallels with key moments in human history, Modi described artificial intelligence as a transformative force that will shape the trajectory of nations.
“There have been certain turning points that have shaped entire countries. These turning points set the direction of civilisation and transform the pace of development. Artificial intelligence is one such transformation in history,” he said.
According to the Prime Minister, AI is not just about intelligent machines but about enhancing human potential. “AI is making machines intelligent and, at the same time, it is multiplying human capabilities many times over,” he said. “The real question today is not what AI can do, but what humans can do with it.”