The India AI Impact Summit 2026 unites policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to explore how artificial intelligence can foster inclusive growth and social good across agriculture, law, education, and more. Discussions will emphasize practical AI applications, responsible governance, and support for startups to position India as a global AI leader.
Keir Starmer plans to introduce new UK regulations for AI chatbots after the Grok scandal, aiming to protect children from harmful content and impose significant fines on companies that fail to comply. The government is closing legal loopholes that currently allow chatbots to generate harmful material without penalties.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to seek new powers to regulate AI chatbots in Parliament, emphasizing the need to protect children online. He criticized social media platforms for failing to take responsibility and outlined proposed measures, including setting age limits and blocking features that keep children engaged for too long.
UiPath has acquired WorkFusion to enhance its agentic AI capabilities for financial crime compliance in the banking sector, enabling automation of complex workflows that improve compliance and reduce operational costs.
XPENG demonstrated its AI-driven ADAS system through live road demonstrations at the UN/WP.29 Informal Working Group on Automated Driving Systems session in Shanghai, marking a key engagement between global regulators and a Chinese smart EV manufacturer. The showcase highlighted the advanced capabilities of XPENG’s XNGP system in real-world urban and highway driving.
The UK will launch three international AI initiatives at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, supported by £58 million, to promote responsible AI governance and expand access to AI tools in Asia and Africa, benefiting developing countries.
India has introduced the “Seven Sutras” AI governance framework, a principle-based model promoting safe, accountable, and inclusive AI innovation across key sectors. This approach balances rapid AI adoption with ethical safeguards, positioning India as a leader in responsible AI governance globally.
A global artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi focuses on job disruption, child safety, and global AI governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads discussions on India’s growing role in shaping AI collaboration and regulations.
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, actor Soha Ali Khan emphasized the urgent need for ethical safeguards in artificial intelligence, particularly to protect women in the digital space and address mental health, public health, and human rights issues.
Regulatory sandboxes are essential for fostering innovation by allowing startups to develop within controlled environments, according to IFSCA’s CTO Joseph Joshy. He emphasized the need for these frameworks to balance risk and innovation while protecting market integrity and consumer safety.
