The Trillion Dollar Vision: India’s AI Summit 2026
The year is 2026. The grand Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi is buzzing with excitement. This isn't just any event; it's the AI Summit 2026, and India is the proud host. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands on the stage, a warm smile on his face. He welcomes everyone, especially Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google. Modi calls Pichai a "global tech bridge," someone who helps connect the world through technology But this summit isn't just about big names. It's about a big problem: the "AI divide." This means that rich countries, often called the Global North, have much more access to and power over AI than poorer countries, the Global South. Modi and Pichai both agree this isn't fair. They believe AI should help everyone, not just a few. "AI has the power to change lives," Modi says. "In India, we expect AI to add one trillion dollars to our economy by 2035. That's a huge boost!" They talk about how AI can he...