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AI Expert Praises India's Talent Pool as Global AI Summit Kicks Off

Raphael Leuner, a data scientist with the German Federal Foreign Office, expressed strong admiration for India's potential in AI development, citing its talented youth and linguistic diversity at the AI India Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026, a major global event being hosted in the Global South for the first time. The summit aims to translate AI innovations into practical development outcomes and strengthen international partnerships. It has drawn significant global participation, including numerous heads of state, ministers, and AI leaders.

Key Points: AI Expert Calls India "Incredible Place" for AI Development

  • Expert lauds India's young talent
  • Summit fosters global AI collaboration
  • Event held in Global South for first time
  • Aims for actionable AI development outcomes
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"India is an incredible place to develop AI," says Data Scientist and AI expert

Raphael Leuner, a German AI expert, highlights India's young talent and diversity at the AI India Summit, as PM Modi inaugurates the global event.

"India is an incredible place to develop AI, or where AI is being developed. - Raphael Leuner"

New Delhi, February 17

Raphael Leuner, Data Scientist and AI expert at German Federal Foreign Office, said that India is an incredible place to develop AI, or where AI is being developed.

Talking to ANI on the sidelines of the AI India Summit, Leuner said that there are so many talented young people here, and admired the diversity of languages here.

He said, "I'm super impressed by how big it is. This has been my first session now, so I'm super curious on what other topics are being discussed here. It's such a diverse and full program. Definitely not enough time to see everything I would like to see. Just very excited about the next couple of days. I think the expectation is to really listen to voices from all over the world who are coming here and for a discussion on one of the most important topics at this point in time. India is an incredible place to develop AI, or where AI is being developed. There are so many talented young people here, especially with the diversity of languages here."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday February 19, setting the stage for strengthened global collaboration and advancing India's vision for inclusive, trusted, and development-orientated Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The summit, the first global AI event hosted in the Global South, being held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, brings together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, startups, and investors from around the world to showcase real-world AI applications and foster international partnerships in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

The summit aims to translate AI innovations into actionable development outcomes aligned with India's strategic initiatives, such as the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, underscoring India's commitment to responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.

The Summit will witness unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's great to hear such positive feedback from an international expert. We have immense potential, but we also need to ensure the benefits of AI reach every corner of the country, not just the metros.
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Vikram M
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a massive achievement. Shows how far we've come. Hope the discussions lead to concrete partnerships and job creation for our youth.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech here, the energy is palpable. The focus on 'development-orientated AI' is crucial. We need solutions for agriculture, healthcare, and education, not just fancy chatbots.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the summit is impressive, I hope the focus remains on building foundational research and IP in India. We can't just be a talent pool for foreign companies. We need to create our own giants.
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Michael C
The linguistic diversity point is key. If we can crack AI for Indian languages, it will be a game-changer for digital inclusion. Jio has shown the way with its BharatGPT. More such initiatives needed!

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