Vinod Khosla Meets PM Modi, Highlights AI's Transformative Power for India

Tech pioneer Vinod Khosla met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the India AI Impact Summit. Khosla emphasized AI's potential to provide crucial services like healthcare and education to India's most underserved populations in their local languages. The summit, inaugurated by PM Modi, brings together global leaders to translate AI discussions into actionable outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission. The Prime Minister is set to deliver the summit's inaugural address, advancing India's vision for inclusive and trusted artificial intelligence.

Key Points: Khosla Meets Modi at India AI Summit, Talks AI for Development

  • Khosla meets PM Modi in New Delhi
  • Focus on AI benefits for underserved citizens
  • Summit anchored in People, Planet, Progress pillars
  • Over 20 Heads of State participating
  • PM Modi to deliver inaugural address Feb 19
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Tech leader Vinod Khosla meets PM Modi

Tech leader Vinod Khosla meets PM Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit, discussing AI's potential to transform healthcare and education for underserved populations.

"AI is such a transformational opportunity, especially for the bottom half of the population that has very little access to the knowledge economy. - Vinod Khosla"

New Delhi, February 18

The founder of Sun Microsystem and tech leader Vinod Khosla on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the national capital.

Khosla is in India for the India AI Impact Summit. Vinod Khosla recently said he looked forward to discussion on what AI service can do for Indian citizens.

"The AI summit in India is going to be a really exciting opportunity to talk about the benefits of AI. AI is such a transformational opportunity, especially for the bottom half of the population that has very little access to the knowledge economy. It'll be most helpful to them and provide them services like healthcare services, education, and other things at their level, in their language. So it's such a large opportunity and I look forward to the discussion there about AI services and what it can do for the Indian population, especially those with the least resources today," he had said in a video posted by the Indian Embassy in the US.

The ongoing India AI Impact Summit is a five-day programme anchored in three foundational pillars, or "Sutras": People, Planet, and Progress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital yesterday. He emphasised that the country's progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement.

Over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders are participating at the Summit, the first global AI gathering to be hosted in the Global South.

Bringing together policymakers, technology companies, innovators, academia, and industry leaders, the Summit seeks to translate global AI deliberations into actionable development outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India initiative.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address on February 19, setting the tone for enhanced global cooperation and advancing India's vision for inclusive, trusted, and development-oriented artificial intelligence.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see global leaders recognizing India's potential. The focus on the "bottom half" is crucial. AI shouldn't just be for the elite. Let's build solutions for farmers, small shopkeepers, and artisans.
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Rohit P
Summits are good for headlines, but what about the follow-up? We need a clear roadmap and accountability. How will this translate to better primary health centers in my district? The intent is good, execution is key.
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Vikram M
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a proud moment. Shows India's growing leadership in tech. The People, Planet, Progress pillars sound promising. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
While the vision is grand, we must ensure data privacy and prevent algorithmic bias. Inclusive AI also means it's safe and fair for all users, not just accessible. A crucial point for the discussions.
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Ananya R
Excited about the language aspect! My mother struggles with English health apps. AI tools in Tamil could be a game-changer for her generation. Hope they prioritize robust Indic language models. 🙏

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