Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of centering the aspirations and priorities of the Global South in AI governance during his address at the leaders’ plenary session. He described the potential for unethical behavior in AI as “limitless” and called for a collaborative effort among global tech leaders to establish a responsible roadmap for its impact. At the AI Impact Summit 2026, Modi presented the “MANAV Vision,” a comprehensive framework for ethical, accountable, and inclusive AI governance, with a focus on democratizing technology access for all citizens of India. In related news, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd, announced a significant investment of ₹10 lakh crore with the aim to revolutionize artificial intelligence, similar to his past achievements with mobile data. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recognized India as a key driver of future innovation, predicting the nation will have substantial influence on the global evolution of the technology.