The AI Policy Podcast Live from New Delhi: Our Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit
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Feb 20, 2026 Live coverage from New Delhi highlights summit scale, logistics, and the whirlwind conference format. Discussion of major AI investments and big corporate partnerships. Accounts of CEO appearances and shifting AGI timelines. Conversations about national AI strategies, export programs, and calls for sovereignty and safe innovation.
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OpenAI And Anthropic Partner With Indian Giants
- OpenAI announced a partnership with Tata Consulting Services to build AI infrastructure and train employees in India.
- Anthropic separately partnered with Infosys, showing competing frontier AI firms aligning with Indian national champions.
Summits Shift The Global AI Narrative
- Previous summits shifted global narratives: Bletchley focused safety, Paris shifted toward optimism and investment.
- India emphasized AI for impact and public service, potentially reframing the global agenda again.
The Viral 'Refused To Hold Hands' Moment
- During a staged photograph, Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei visibly refused to hold hands when Prime Minister Modi raised leaders' arms.
- The awkward moment went viral and highlighted tensions between rival model developers.