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India to Lead Global AI for Humanity's Good, Says IIT Ropar Director

The Director of IIT Ropar, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, declared India is poised to lead the world in Artificial Intelligence, with a mission to deploy its developments globally for the benefit of humanity. He cited French President Emmanuel Macron's praise for India's digital success as a foundation for this AI leadership. Speaking at the same summit, President Macron urged nations to pursue inclusive and cooperative AI development to avoid digital fragmentation. He emphasized that countries should not merely be markets for foreign tech, calling for shared creation and bridging divides through forums like the G7 and BRICS.

Key Points: India's AI Leadership for Global Good, Macron's Call for Unity

  • India positioned as future AI world leader
  • AI development for global deployment, not just India
  • Macron warns against digital fragmentation
  • Call for collaborative AI governance over competition
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"Working for good of humanity": IIT Ropar Director Prof Rajeev Ahuja at AI Impact Summit

IIT Ropar Director declares India will lead in AI for humanity, backed by French President Macron's call for inclusive tech growth at summit.

"We are working for the good of the whole of humanity. - Prof Rajeev Ahuja"

New Delhi, February 19

Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, on Thursday hailed India as a leader-in-making in Artificial Intelligence, stating that the country will be using AI for the "good of the whole of humanity."

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ahuja referred to French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks about India's success in the digital sector to affirm that India will emerge as a global leader in AI.

"India is going to lead the AI world...Whatever we are going to develop in India, we will deploy it in the whole world. We are working for the good of the whole of humanity. President Macron told the audience that India has proven with its digital avatar what they have created, which nobody believed, but everybody believed what India has done when it comes to digital transactions or in that sphere...We will be the top country in the world when it comes to AI..," he told ANI.

Earlier on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a strong message on the need for inclusive and cooperative development of artificial intelligence, urging nations to resist digital fragmentation and instead work toward shared technological growth, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.

Addressing an audience of policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, the French President underscored the urgency of shaping AI governance through collaboration rather than competition.

He said, "At a time when tensions are rising, there is an increased sense of urgency to direct all our digital tools towards this inclusive approach and in order, indeed, to be strong here in India but to be strong as well on the African continent. And let's focus altogether towards bridging rather than dividing, creating rather than destroying, sharing rather than taking. France intends to use its G7 presidency to foster that vision. I know, Prime Minister Modi, that India will do the same through your BRICS presidency. No country is bound to serve only as a market where foreign companies sell the models and download the citizens' data. No country."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The emphasis on collaboration between India and France, and the focus on inclusive growth for Africa, is a refreshing change from the usual tech nationalism. Hope this summit leads to concrete partnerships.
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Vikram M
"No country is bound to serve only as a market..." - Macron's point is so crucial. We must build our own models and protect our data sovereignty. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
While the intent is good, we need to see action on the ground. IITs produce brilliant minds, but many leave for higher packages abroad. How will we retain talent to build this AI future here? Just a thought.
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Rohit P
Amazing to see our IIT directors speaking with such global confidence. From 'Make in India' to 'Develop for Humanity' – that's the spirit. Let's solve our local problems first with AI, like agriculture and healthcare, then take it to the world.
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Michael C
The focus on "good of humanity" is essential in the AI race. If India can lead with an ethical framework that prioritizes people over profit, it will set a global standard. The world is watching.

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