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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet around 35-40 global technology leaders, including Sam Altman, during the upcoming India AI Summit in the national capital. The meeting will focus on investment, collaboration and the future of artificial intelligence in India.
The summit is expected to attract global attention with participation from industry leaders, governments and international organisations.
According to sources, top executives from major global firms are expected to join discussions with the Prime Minister. Participants include leaders from:
They will discuss India investment plans, AI roadmap, employment opportunities and cooperation with the government on adoption of emerging technologies.
India is expecting nearly $100 billion in investment commitments from the summit discussions, according to sources.
The talks will also cover:
A recent major investment push in AI infrastructure has already highlighted India’s growing role in the global technology ecosystem.
Leaders from around 20 countries are scheduled to attend the event, along with ministerial delegations from over 45 nations and international organisations.
The summit will be held across multiple venues in New Delhi and will revolve around three themes — people, planet and progress — focusing on responsible AI development.
Discussions will also address concerns about automation and job losses, with emphasis on:
More than two lakh participants have already registered, including government representatives, industry experts and academic institutions.