Summary of key points from the India AI Influence Summit on February 19th

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20/02/2026
1. Mukesh Ambani plans to invest $11 billion in artificial intelligence over the next seven years through his conglomerate Reliance Industries and its telecom arm Jio, covering startups, academia, and industrial groups. 2. Executives from Google under Alphabet and OpenAI's CEO both predict that superhuman intelligence could be achieved in the next few years, implying that technological advancements are accelerating. 3. Indian Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron emphasized the "inclusive" development of AI, with the healthcare sector seen as a key battleground where AI can have a positive impact. 4. During the group photo session, there was some awkwardness as the competition between OpenAI and Anthropic's Dario Amodei led to a refusal to shake hands in front of the camera. 5. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated that discussions between India and Asme Holdings will explore the possibility of "creating an ecosystem," with interest from Tata and a strong interest from the Indian government.