New Delhi, 19 February (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India's vision of AI for universal welfare and happiness before the world at the AI Summit on Thursday, February 19, 2026, emphasizing transparency as paramount while cautioning against its strategic misuse by certain nations and companies.

Addressing leaders from 20 countries and ministers from 45 nations, PM Modi urged a collective resolve: We must commit today to developing AI as a force for global common good.

He underscored India's benchmark of Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya, positioning AI as a transformative innovation in human history—unparalleled in speed and scale—yet one demanding safeguards against destructive potential.

MANAV Vision Unveiled

The Prime Minister introduced the MANAV framework for ethical AI: M for Moral and Ethical Systems, A for Accountable Governance, N for National Sovereignty, A for Accessible and Inclusive, and V for Valid and Legitimate. Citing challenges like deepfakes, he advocated mandatory digital labeling akin to food ingredient disclosures to foster trust in the virtual realm.

Call to Democratize AIR

epresenting the Global South, PM Modi stressed democratizing AI to make it inclusive and empowering, prioritizing equitable access over dominance. His vision aligns AI governance with justice, self-reliance, and societal strength, ensuring it serves humanity's collective progress.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar